Starting July 1 2025, a series of important national standards will come into effect in China, covering areas such as proton exchange membrane fuel cells, battery swapping stations for electric vehicles, vehicle selection for urban logistics and distribution, earth-moving machinery, structural safety and hazardous substance limits for furniture, hygiene requirements for disposable sanitary products, and energy efficiency requirements for copiers and multifunction printers.

1. Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Standards

Two recommended national standards set testing methods for key components of PEM fuel cells:

• GB/T 20042.5—2024: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells – Part 5: Test Methods for Membrane Electrode Assembly
• GB/T 20042.7—2024: Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells – Part 7: Test Methods for Carbon Paper Properties

These promote comparability and evaluation of data across the industry, supporting high-quality development of fuel cell technologies.

2. EV Battery Swapping Station Standard

• GB/T 29772—2024: General Requirements of Electric Vehicle Battery Swap Station

Covers site selection, power supply, charging and swapping systems, monitoring, safety, and signage. The standard supports diversified swapping scenarios and vehicle types, promoting orderly industry development.

3. Vehicle Selection for Urban Logistics

• GB/T 29912—2024: Technical Requirements for Lectotype of Urban Logistics Distribution Vehicle

Applies to logistics vehicles with a gross weight between 1,500 kg and 12,000 kg (excluding dangerous goods vehicles). Aims to enhance transport efficiency, safety, and reduce emissions.

4. Electric Earth-Moving Machinery Series

Four standards for pure electric earth-moving machines:

• GB/T 45049—2024: Earth-moving Machinery – Battery Electric Hydraulic Excavators – Test Methods
• GB/T 45050—2024: Earth-moving Machinery – Battery Electric Non-Road Wide-Body Dumpers –Test Methods
• GB/T 45052—2024: Earth-moving Machinery – Battery Electric Wheel Loaders – Test Methods
• GB/T 45054—2024: Earth-moving Machinery – Battery Electric Non-Road Mining Dumpers – Test Methods

These standards enhance competitiveness in global markets and support China’s equipment exports.

5. Furniture Safety and Hazardous Substance Limits

Two mandatory national standards:

• GB 28008—2024: Technical Specifications for the Safety of Furniture Structure
• GB 18584—2024: Limits of Harmful Substances of Furniture

They address general and product-specific safety, as well as limits and testing for hazardous substances, excluding children’s furniture. Aim to improve safety and consumer protection.

6. Hygiene Requirements for Disposable Hygiene Products

• GB 15979—2024: Hygienic Requirements for Disposable Sanitary Products (mandatory)

Covers raw materials, production, packaging, storage, labelling, and testing. Ensures effective oversight of products like disposable wipes, tissues, diapers, etc.

7. Energy Efficiency of Copiers and MFPs

• GB/T 18892—2024: Environmental Protection Requirements of Copying Machines – Energy Saving Requirements for Copiers and Multi-function Devices

Targets A3 and smaller-format devices. Encourages greener office equipment and sustainable manufacturing.

8. Environmental Protection for Fax Machines

• GB/T 22371—2024: Environmental Protection Requirements for Facsimile Machines and Multi-function Composite Facsimile Machines

Applies to devices using electrostatic, inkjet, or thermal recording methods. Promotes environmental friendliness and technological advancement in the fax industry.

9. Port Operations Safety for Bulk Dangerous Goods

• GB 16994.6—2024: Safety Requirements for Port Operation – Part 6: Solid Bulk Dangerous Cargo (mandatory)

Covers handling, storage, transport, emergency response for IMO-classified goods (Class 4, 5.1 excluding ammonium nitrate, 8, 9). Improves port safety in hazardous goods management.

10. Data Exchange Between Logistics Information Service Providers

• GB/T 45815—2025: Requirements of Data Interchange Among Logistics Information Service Providers (LISPs)

Covers framework, data types, and message formats for international logistics data sharing (waterway, road, air, rail). Supports digital connectivity and secure data exchange across platforms.

11. Digital Fitting Standards

Two new standards for virtual fitting applications:

• GB/T 45066—2024: Digital Fittings – Attributes of the Virtual Human Body – Vocabulary and Terminology
• GB/T 45068.1—2024: Digital Fittings – Performance Evaluation Protocol for Systems – Part 1: Virtual Human Body Representation

They define key body features, measurement points, and visualization techniques. Aim to standardize the design, evaluation, and commercialization of digital fitting systems.

Here is the English translation of the table listing key national standards to be implemented in China starting mainly from July 1, 2026 (with a few exceptions noted):

If you need the text of these standards in Chinese, please contact SESEC Team via email: assistant@sesec.eu

Original Chinese Source: https://www.samr.gov.cn/xw/zj/art/2025/art_5ffb20e72c4848c1b3038727c668615b.html