Since June, these new testing and certification rules will affect your life.

Date：2018/6/27 18:14:53

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1. New Energy Efficiency Limited Value and Energy Efficiency Grade Standard for Rice Boiler was formally implemented on June 1.

GB 12021.6-2017 "Energy Efficiency Limitation Value and Energy Efficiency Level of Electric Rice Cooker" released on May 12, 2017 will be formally implemented on June 1, 2018. The energy efficiency index of electric rice cooker products produced from the date of implementation must meet the requirements of the new energy efficiency standard and stick energy efficiency label to be marketed. The biggest change of the new standard released this time is to incorporate IH rice cooker into the new energy efficiency standard specification of rice cooker.

From February to June, the General Administration of Customs has put on record the management of inspection institutions for imported waste materials before shipment.

In accordance with the Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Inspection and Quarantine of Imported Solid Wastes Used as Raw Materials, the General Administration of Customs has formulated the Rules for the Implementation of the Supervision and Administration of Pre-shipment Inspection of Imported Solid Wastes Used as Raw Materials. Since June 1, 2018, third-party inspection agencies shall file an application with the General Administration of Customs before engaging in pre-shipment inspection of waste raw materials.

3. Compulsory implementation of the first textile product standards for infants and children in China

China's first compulsory national standard GB31701-2015 for textile products for infants and children has been formally implemented since June 1, 2016. The two-year transition period ensures a smooth transition of the market. On June 1, this year, all relevant products on the market must comply with the relevant requirements of this standard.

4. The unified accreditation and evaluation criteria for accreditation of qualification of inspection and testing institutions of the accreditation and supervision commission shall be implemented on a trial basis in June.

Five industry standards for certification and accreditation were put into practice on June 1, 2018, and were fully implemented on January 1, 2019.

5. The new energy-saving standard for DOE battery chargers in the United States will be enforced from June 13, 2018.

On June 13, 2016, DOE of the U.S. Energy Agency issued the Energy Conservation Program for Battery Chargers (10 CFR 430.32 (z) - Energy Conservation Standards. The standard came into force on 12 August 2016 and will be enforced on 13 June 2018.

6. IATF 16949:2016 Qualification Requirements for Third Party Laboratories will come into effect in June 2018

In April 2018, IATF released the second edition of Interpretation 10-11 (SIs), which will come into effect in June 2018, further clarifying the requirements of out-of-commission testing laboratories.

7. Amendment of the Composite Wood Products Act EPA TSCA Title VI

The Northern District Court of California issued a decree to advance the effective date of the National Composite Wood Products Act EPA TSCA Title VI to June 1, 2018. From June 1, 2018 to March 22, 2019, certified composite wood products meeting formaldehyde emission standards must be labeled with TSCA Title VI or CARB ATCM P2 release standards.

8. New Zealand has promulgated a ban on the sale and production of plastic-containing microspheres, which came into force in early June 2018.

On December 4, 2017, according to the website of the New Zealand Ministry of Environment, the New Zealand Government has completed the amendment of the legal regulations prohibiting the production and sale of specific products containing plastic beads, which will enter into force in early June 2018.

9. EPA releases the new version of Energy Star ceiling fan specification version 4.0, which will come into effect on June 15, 2018.

On September 28, 2017, EPA released a new version of Energy Star ceiling fan specification (version 4.0) to replace the current version (version 3.1). The new version will come into effect on June 15, 2018. From September 28, 2017, manufacturers can choose to issue certificates according to the new version or the old version, but from March 1, 2018, they can only issue certificates according to the new version.

10. LED light bulb and night light are listed in the SAA product scope of Australia and New Zealand Safety Compulsory Certification, which will come into effect on June 1, 2018.

Australia/New Zealand Bureau of Standards issued AS/NZS 4417.2:2012 Revised Standard A4:2017 for Compliance Marking Standards of Electronic and Electrical Products, 4th Edition. The revision extends the list of controlled products, redefines the safety level of some products, and updates the definition of some products. Six categories of products, such as LED bulbs and night lights, have been added to the scope of compulsory certification products. The standard stipulates that on June 1, 2018, products such as LED bulbs and night lights entering the Australian and New Zealand market must first apply for a mandatory safety certificate (commonly known as SAA).

11. GB/T 34004-2017 "Gas Alarm and Sensor for Household and Small Catering Kitchen" was implemented on June 1, 2018

On July 12, 2017, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine and the National Standard Committee issued the national standard GB/T 34004-2017 "Gas Alarm and Sensor for Household and Small Catering Kitchen", which will be implemented on June 1, 2018. This standard is a measure to standardize the management of gas safety early warning devices against the background of high incidence of gas explosion accidents.

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