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Second China Standardization Conference Held in Quzhou, Zhejiang

Quzhou, Zhejiang, May 24 — The Second China Standardization Conference, hosted by the China Association for Standardization, convened from May 22 to 24 in Quzhou, Zhejiang. The event attracted over 1,300 standardization professionals and enterprise representatives from both domestic and international fields. More than ten renowned experts and scholars shared insights on the layout and […]

China Calls for Comment on Compulsory Standard of Energy Efficiency for Household and Similar Kitchen Appliances

On May 17, 2024, China’s SAC/TC20 Energy Fundamentals and Management released the announcement calling for public comment on the compulsory standard of GB XXXXX-XXXX Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household and similar kitchen appliances (hereinafter referred to as the Standard). The Standard will replace GB 12021.6-2017, GB 39177-2020, GB 21456-2014, […]

2024 Chilin IEC Conference: Driving Sustainability through Global Standardization Collaboration and Innovation

On June 25, the 2024 International Standardization (Chilin) Conference, themed “Empowering with Digital Intelligence, Synergizing Electric and Carbon, Driving Sustainable Development with International Standards,” opened in Nanjing. The conference is a flagship standardization event developed by the IEC Promotion Center (Nanjing). It aims to provide an international platform for cooperation in standardization within the IEC […]

China’s Recent Cooperation Standardization Activities with Foreign Countries

CQC and BSN Signed the Cooperation MoU On June 7, 2024, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Standardization and Conformity Assessment Cooperation in Beijing. The bilateral parties held discussions on specific cooperation items with the attendance of Mr. Donny Purnomo, Executive Secretary at the BSN, […]

Upcoming SESEC Webinar 14: Updates on China CCC as of June 2024

Expand your knowledge and stay ahead of regulatory changes in China with our exclusive webinar on the latest updates regarding China Compulsory Certification (CCC) as of June 2024! Date: 9 July 2024 (CET, Brussels)Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 amSpeaker: Dr. Betty XuDuration: 1 hourPlatform: Zoom About the Webinar:China Compulsory Certification (CCC) is a critical requirement for […]

Another Step of MIIT to Manage Industrial Data Security

Recently, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) rolled out the Implementation Rules for Data Security Risk Assessment in the Industry and Information Technology Sectors (Trial) (referred to as the Rules), effective from June 1, 2024. The document aims to standardize mandatory data security risk assessments concerning key and core data within these sectors. The following […]

Mandatory Standard Draft Revised at China RoHS Working Meeting

On May 28, 2024, SAC/TC297/SC3 organized a working meeting in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to discuss the draft of the national mandatory standard project for China RoHS, officially titled Requirements for certain restricted substances in electrical and electronic products (hereinafter referred to as “the Standard Draft”). Approximately 60 experts participated in the meeting. During the event, the leader […]

China Celebrates the 2024 World Accreditation Day

On June 6, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA), under the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), celebrated the 2024 World Accreditation Day in Xiong’an New Area, in Hebei province. The theme of the event was “Certification, Accreditation, Inspection, and Testing: Innovation, Cooperation, Future”. At the same time, the China Certification and Accreditation […]

SAC/TC260 Cybersecurity Standard Week in 2024

From June 12 to 15, 2024, the first annual edition of the Standard Week organized by China’s National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee (hereinafter referred to as the SAC/TC260) was successfully held in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. The event encompassed a plenary meeting, 5 thematic forums, 2 training sessions, and working group meetings. The Standard Week is a major event in […]

China Unveils Action Plan for Developing Informatization Standards

China has unveiled a comprehensive action plan for its national informatization standards system on 29 May 2024, set to reshape the landscape of information technology and digital infrastructure in the following three years. Titled as “Action plan for developing informatization standards (2024-2027)”, this ambitious plan aims to enhance the nation’s capabilities in driving high-quality development […]