Key practical points:
• Standards are of two kinds: mandatory (强制性) and recommended (推荐性).
• A mandatory national standard is coded GB and binds everyone who makes or sells the item.
• A product not conforming to a mandatory standard may not be produced, sold or imported.
• An enterprise may set and publicly declare its own higher standard.
• The law encourages participation in international standard-setting and mutual recognition.
🏢 Company setup
Standardization Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国标准化法 / Standardization Law
Enacted: 1988-12-29 ✅ Effective: 2018-01-01
📝 Overview
A law governing the setting and use of standards in China: national, sector, local, enterprise and association standards. Mandatory national standards are legally binding for product safety, health and the environment.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you make or import a product for China, know the applicable mandatory GB standard. Non-conformity means a sales ban, while conformity opens the market and builds trust. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026