Key Information
How can I get "early warning" about changes to these requirements?
There are several ways to stay informed of proposed changes to regulations and standards in China.
Mandatory Requirements
To receive early warning on proposed changes to Chinese
mandatory standards and technical regulations, companies can monitor China’s
WTO notifications. As a WTO member, China
is called to notify proposed changes to federal- and state-level technical
regulations that could significantly affect trade to the WTO Secretariat prior
to implementation (including mandatory standards and mandatory testing and
certification requirements such as the CCC scheme).
U.S. companies can access the Notify
U.S. service which provides free, customized email alerts regarding WTO
notifications from China and other WTO countries. This services
is provided by the U.S. WTO Enquiry Point at the National
Center for Standards and Certification Information (NCSCI) of the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST)
Sign up for Notify U.S (U.S. interests only)
Not a U.S. company? View notifications TBT Notifications on the WTO Website
Voluntary Requirements
China provides an online database of
planned new standards to be developed, as well as standards to be updated or
amended.
Access the database of planned new and amended Chinese national GB standards
This
database covers Chinese national GB standards. To obtain early warning on new and amended standards in other categories
(e.g. professional standards, local standards, etc.), companies can consult
with their importer or distributor, with the relevant Chinese trade association,
or with their test lab or certification body.
