China: Administrative Measures for Cybersecurity Identification
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Administrative measures for cybersecurity identification enter into force
On 1 July 2026, the Administrative Measures for Cybersecurity Identification enter into force. The Measures establish a voluntary cybersecurity labelling scheme (the China Cybersecurity Label) for internet-connected products, with 3 tiers based on p…
Cyberspace Administration of China, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Ministry of Public Security issued administrative measures for cybersecurity identification
On 2 April 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) jointly issued the Administrative Measures for Cybersecurity Identification. The Meas…
Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on draft administrative measures for cybersecurity identification
On 6 December 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes the consultation on the draft administrative measures for cybersecurity identification. The draft measures set out a framework for the use of cybersecurity labels, which can be used t…
Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on draft administrative measures for cybersecurity identification
On 21 November 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China opened a consultation on the draft administrative measures for cybersecurity identification until 6 December 2025. The draft measures set out a framework for the use of cybersecurity labels…