China Justice Observer

中司观察

EnglishArabicChinese (Simplified)DutchFrenchGermanHindiItalianJapaneseKoreanPortugueseRussianSpanishSwedishHebrewIndonesianVietnameseThaiTurkishMalay

China to Regulate Inspection and Testing System

Mon, 03 Jan 2022
Categories: China Legal Trends

On 22 Nov. 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the proposed amendments of the “Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation (Draft for Comments)” (hereinafter “the Regulations”, 中华人民共和国认证认可条例) for public opinions through 22 Dec. 2021.

Certification and accreditation as well as inspection and testing are the fundamental basis to strengthen quality management and improve market efficiency under a market economy.

The Regulations is currently the only individual law regulating the activities of certification and accreditation as well as inspection and testing. This amendment is the first comprehensive revision of the Regulations since its release in August 2003.

In contrast with the original version, this draft Regulations includes a new chapter of “inspection and testing”, combining it with certification and accreditation, resulting in a uniform assessment system.  

It mainly clarifies the assessment system for the qualifications of the establishment of inspection and testing agencies, as well as their qualifications, basic code of conduct, report requirements, and the details of its establishment or authorization by administrative authorities.

 

 

Cover Photo by Xiaoyang Ou on Unsplash

Contributors: CJO Staff Contributors Team

Save as PDF

You might also like

SPC Releases Typical Cases to Support Hong Kong Arbitration

In September 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released six typical cases to demonstrate its support for Hong Kong arbitration, emphasizing judicial cooperation and the recognition of arbitral awards to foster international arbitration development.

SPC Sets Standards for Punitive Damages in Food Safety

In August 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued a judicial interpretation that addresses punitive damages in food safety cases, featuring typical cases to establish uniform standards and enhance consumer protection.

Authenticating Documents for Use in Chinese Courts: Apostille or Not?

The 1961 Apostille Convention, effective in China as of November 2023, simplifies the authentication of foreign documents for use in Chinese courts by replacing traditional consular legalization with apostille. Note that authentication is only required for certain types of documents under Chinese law, and the apostille process applies only when the 1961 Convention is relevant.

SPP Releases 2024 Mid-Year Case Data

In the first half of 2024, China's Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) reported significant increases in arrests and prosecutions, as well as a notable rise in retrials based on their recommendations in civil cases.

China Intensifies Crackdown on Cross-Border Telecom Fraud

In July 2024, China's Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP), Supreme People’s Court (SPC), and the Ministry of Public Security released ten typical cases to highlight their intensified efforts to combat cross-border telecom and online fraud, emphasizing organized crime and emerging technologies.

China's Clean Energy Progress Report (2024)

China's 2024 white paper titled “China’s Energy Transition” shows clean energy now makes up 58.2% of installed power capacity, with wind and solar increasing tenfold over a decade, and clean energy consumption rising from 15.5% to 26.4% of total energy use.

SPC Releases Typical Cases on Foreign Law Ascertainment

In July 2024, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued its first batch of typical cases to illustrate the application of foreign laws, aiming to enhance the judiciary's understanding of its 2023 judicial interpretation on ascertainment of foreign law.

China Updates Regulation for State Secrets Law

In June 2024, China revised the implementing regulation for its State Secrets Law, enhancing classification procedures, personnel confidentiality management, and secrecy inspection standards.