PRC Resources: CHINESE MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES THAT ISSUE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
In addition to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which oversees national standards development and market regulations in China, and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), the national standards body
under SAMR responsible for developing, approving, and implementing national standards (GB standards), many Chinese government ministries and agencies also issue standards (mostly those called “industry standards”) and technical regulations for products and services in the Chinese market.
Below is a list of ministries and agencies that frequently issue regulations affecting products and services. This list is not comprehensive but is intended to provide information on the most active agencies.
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- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) (Chinese only)
Formulates and supervises the implementation of industry-specific standards, especially in telecommunications, IT, digital technology, cybersecurity, and industrial manufacturing.
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE)
Formulates and supervises environmental protection standards, including ecological environment monitoring, pollution control, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions standards and regulations. Also formulates policies and standards related to nuclear and radiation safety.
- Ministry of Transport (MOT) (Chinese only)
Formulates and supervises the implementation of policies and standards for highways, waterways, civil aviation, transportation, logistics, vehicle safety, etc.
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA)
Regulates pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics standards.
- China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)
Formulates and supervises the implementation of standards for patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other aspects related to intellectual property.
- National Energy Administration (NEA) (Chinese only)
Develops industrial policies and relevant standards for energy sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy.
- Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) (Chinese only)
Formulates and supervises the implementation of construction and building safety standards.
- General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
Regulates import and export standards and technical guidance, ensuring compliance with national safety and quality requirements.
PRC Standards System: Introduction
