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China automotive and consumer product safety regulation

Overview

Chinese regulatory authorities have introduced measures to tighten safety and quality standards across the automotive and consumer goods sectors. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued draft notices targeting automotive innovation to curb features that may compromise passenger safety. These regulations focus on reducing driver distraction caused by oversized screens, large displays, and complex Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays. Manufacturers are required to submit safety assessments regarding component reliability in extreme temperatures and the risk of fragmentation during collisions. The draft also proposes bans on foldable or flexible interior screens and restricts customizable dynamic projection lighting to ensure vehicle lights remain dedicated to illumination and signaling. This follows previous regulatory actions against hidden door handles and zero-gravity seats. To address concerns that companies are rushing products to market with insufficient testing, four Chinese ministries released a draft regulation on October 10, 2026. Described by Chinese media as the “strictest creative management document for the industry,” the proposal introduces mandatory testing requirements to counter the accelerated development cycles of new energy vehicles. New products must now complete reliability and durability tests covering at least 30,000 km, alongside environmental adaptation testing lasting no less than one year, including two winters and one summer. This move responds to industry trends where new energy vehicles are being brought to market in as little as 18 months, compared to over 36 months for traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Further regulatory actions include addressing automotive data security, assisted driving liability, and the risks associated with Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. Additionally, the State Administration for Market Regulation announced new China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) rules for electric bicycles, toys, and strollers.

Entities

China · Ministry of Industry and Information Technology · State Administration for Market Regulation

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    China proposes stricter testing requirements for new vehicles

    China is drafting strict new regulations to ensure automotive manufacturers conduct thorough reliability and environmental testing instead of rushing new models to market.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    China considers new safety regulations for vehicle interiors

    China's MIIT is considering new safety rules for vehicle interiors, potentially banning distracting flexible displays and limiting the use of zero-gravity seats and large infotainment screens.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    China strengthens safety regulations for automotive and consumer products

    China is tightening safety standards for the automotive industry and consumer goods, including new CCC certification rules for electric bicycles and toys.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China introduces new safety regulations for vehicle interior designs

    China is tightening regulations on automotive designs, targeting oversized screens, flexible displays, and customizable projection lighting to prioritize driver safety and reduce distractions.

Sources

arts-spectacles.com · auto.everyeye.it · autoappassionati.it · autojournal.fr · autopro.com.vn · blogsicilia.it · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · ifanr.com · ilfaroonline.it · ithome.com · motorbox.com · motorlife.it · wesydney.com.au

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