Product conformity in China is based on various standards and norms which apply regardless of whether the products are manufactured locally or imported. The most important group are the GB standards (GB stands for Guobiao, Chinese for “National Standard”). In addition to these, there are also other relevant standards.
Overview of the different standard and norm categories
These standards are administered by various authorities. The two most important authorities in the field of standards and norms include:
- Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China (SAC).
- State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)
GB/T | Recommended National Standards (T stands for “Recommended”) |
QCn | This is an automotive industry standard, QCn stands for chassis standard |
JB | Industrial standard for mechanical engineering |
JG | Standard for the construction industry |
JT/T | Standard for the transport industry (T stands for “Recommended”) |
QB/T | Light industry standard (T is for “Recommended”) |
T/CICEIA/CAMS | China Internal Combustion Engine Industry Group Standard (T is for “Group Standard”) |
XF | The industry standard in the field of fire rescue |
YD/T | Communications industry standard (T stands for “Recommended”) |
QC/T | Standards of the automotive industry (T stands for “Recommended”) |
HJ | Industry standard for environmental protection |
JB/T | Mechanical engineering standard (T stands for “Recommended”) |
JT | Standard for the transport industry |
QB | Light industry standard |
T/CAMRA | China Auto Repair Industry Group Standard (T is for “Group Standard”) |
T/ZJBE | Group standards issued jointly by Zhejiang Bicycle Electric Bicycle Industry Association and Zhejiang Helmet Industry Association (T is for “Group Standard”). |
YB/T | Ferrous metallurgy industry standard (T stands for “Recommended”) |
CCAP/SB | Voluntary certification rules for CCAP labeling of automotive products |
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