China: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened consultation on Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (Draft for Comment)

On 12 November 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened a consultation on the Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Announcement Management Measures (Draft for Comment) until 18 November 2025. The draft sets administrative procedures for applying the Printed Circuit Board Industry Standard Conditions (2025 Edition), including provincial responsibilities to receive, verify and submit enterprise materials, and Ministry responsibilities to conduct re-examination, on-site verification, public notice and announcement. The draft Measures sets out the application process and review process for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) businesses, including necessary documentation, review length, and on-site inspections. The draft Measures also set out provisions for supervision of PCB business, including rules for self-inspection, change-of-name applications, and rectification procedures.