On January 4, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), together with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and other departments, jointly released the revised Administration of Green Product Certification and Labeling (hereafter referred to as the New Administration), set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The New Administration replaces the 2019 version and regulates green product certification and labeling across areas such as certification systems, implementation, certificates, labels, and supervisions, while clarifying the responsibilities of regulatory authorities and provide clear guidance for implementation.

Following the principle of unified product catalogs, assessment standards, certification rules, and product labeling, the New Administration introduces a classification system comprising full-scope and partial-scope certification. Full-scope certification verifies all green attributes of a product—covering resource efficiency, energy performance, environmental impact and quality—against assessment standards. Partial-scope certification addresses either single or multiple green attributes. One full-scope certification shall be established for each category of green product listed in the catalog. For the same product category, full-scope certification requirements must be no less stringent than those for partial-scope certification, ensuring alignment across tiers. Certification results should be mutually recognizable between different certification types to avoid redundant testing.

Certification applicants may select a qualified green product certification body and submit materials as required by the certification implementation rules (see more details from our previous news coverage). A green product certification certificate must include the name and address of the certification client, manufacturer, and production facility; the product name, series, model, and specifications; the certification basis and model; the issuance date and validity period; the certification body; the certificate number; key green attribute indicators of the certified product; and any other required information. Green product certificates are valid for five years and certified products may bear the unified green product label. Products holding both full and partial-scope certifications need only display the full-scope label.

Note: Based on screenshots from other sources and the CNCA announcement on green product certification implementation rules issued in September 2025, it is confirmed that the SAMR Department of Standards Technology and Management issued the fifth batch announcement of the green product catalog. However, as of now, the official notice cannot be located on the SAMR website. The catalog and standards list provided here are for reference only. SESEC will continue to monitor official channels for updates.

Source: https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/202601/content_7053786.htm

https://www.samr.gov.cn/xw/tp/art/2025/art_4f133e3693844847a72277336319be27.html

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