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China: State Administration for Market Regulation national standard technical requirements for safety of children's watches (GB 46859-2025) enters into force

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State Administration for Market Regulation national standard technical requirements for safety of children's watches (GB 46859-2025) enters into force

On 1 January 2027, the State Administration for Market Regulation's national standard Safety Technical Requirements for Children's Smartwatches enters into force. The standard sets provisions for children’s watches designed for users aged 3 to under…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-05-14
in consultation

On 14 May 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened a public cons…

2025-06-12
processing consultation

On 12 June 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) closes the public c…

2025-09-20
in consultation

On 20 September 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened a public co…

2025-09-25
processing consultation

On 25 September 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) closes the public …

2025-12-02
adopted

On 2 December 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation adopted the technical requiremen…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the State Administration for Market Regulation's national standard Safety Techni…