On 28 November 2024, Mr. Deng Zhiyong was appointed as the new Administrator of National Standardization Administration of China (SAC) to oversee China standardization work. A leadership change in SAMR and SAC occurred in September 2024, while Mr. Tian Shihong, the vice administrator of SAMR and SAC administrator at that time, announced his retirement ahead […]
On 30 October 2024, SAC/TC609 (data) proposed 37 key standard projects for drafting or revision in 2024–2025, as follows. Data — Terminology (Revision) High-quality Dataset Format Specification High-quality Dataset Types and Quality Requirements Methods for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Data Circulation Anonymization Implementation Guide for Data Circulation Anonymization Data Infrastructure — Reference Architecture Data Infrastructure — General Requirements Technical and Service Capability […]
The mandatory product certification (CCC) for household and similar appliances is based on the GB/T 4706.1-2005 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Part 1: General Requirements and its associated series of national standards for specific products. The updated GB/T 4706.1-2024 and its associated national standards (hereafter referred to as the “new standards”) were published on […]
On December 5, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the implementation of the compulsory product certification (CCC certification) for electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment. Key points of the announcement include: Starting from March 1, 2025, designated certification bodies will begin accepting CCC certification applications for EV (AC and DC) charging equipment. The […]
On December 31, 2024, SAMR/SAC issued a notice titled “Notice on Strict Management of National Standard Development Timelines” requiring strict enforcement of the policy that national standards must be developed within a maximum of 24 months. Key Points of the Notice: Defined Development Timelines: The development cycle for mandatory standards should generally not exceed 24 months, and […]
Beijing, November 19, 2024 – The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Peru on international standardisation cooperation. The MoU, which was included in the outcomes of the recent heads of state meeting during the APEC summit, is set […]
From December 4 to December 20, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is seeking public comments on the draft Administrative Measures for Green Product Certification and Labeling. These measures are intended to replace the Administrative Measures for the Use of Green Product Labels issued in 2019 and aim to regulate green product certification activities and the […]
China has recently released the Antitrust Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines), a detailed framework designed to regulate the competitive dynamics associated with standard essential patents (SEPs). The Guidelines, structured into six chapters comprising 22 articles, address critical antitrust concerns related to SEPs, including market competition, patent disclosure, licensing commitments, and the […]
On November 22, 2024, the National Data Administration (NDB) released the draft Guidelines for Building National Data Infrastructure (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines) for public consultation. Feedback submission channels closed on December 1, 2024. The Guidelines aim to establish a clear vision, framework, and developmental goals for data infrastructure, fostering societal consensus and providing a roadmap […]
On November 20, 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) officially released the Global Data Flow Cooperation Initiative (the Initiative) at the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. The Initiative, presented in both Chinese and English, underscores China’s commitment to fostering global cooperation on cross-border data flows while balancing innovation, economic development, and security concerns. The Initiative […]