One-sentence summary
The Science and Technology Department of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced on October 27, 2026 that four national standards, including PCB test methods, together with a foreign-language version of one national standard have completed drafting, open for public comment from October 28 to November 3, 2026.
Standard Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter under notice | Approval drafts of four national standards, including the PCB test methods standard, plus the foreign-language version of one national standard on residential solar PV power system specifications and test methods |
| Issuing body | Science and Technology Department, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |
| Release date | October 27, 2026 (per the MIIT notice; status: open for comments) |
| Nature | National standard approval drafts (drafting completed; public comment stage) |
| Comment deadline | November 3, 2026 |
Scope of Application
- Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers, testing and certification bodies, and the relevant standardization technical committees.
- Makers and testing organizations of residential solar PV power systems, including complete units and components.
- Industry players and individuals who wish to review the drafts on the MIIT Standard Information Service Platform and submit comments.
Key Points
| Category | Standard | Status | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| National standard approval | Four national standards including the PCB test methods standard | Approval drafts; drafting completed | Public notice Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2026 |
| Foreign-language version | One national standard: technical specifications and test methods for residential solar PV power systems | Drafting completed | Same notice period |
| Notice period | October 28, 2026 - November 3, 2026 | Open for comments | Closes November 3, 2026 |
| Comment channel | Review drafts in the project notice section of the MIIT Standard Information Service Platform (std.miit.gov.cn); contact phone 010-68205241 | Per the MIIT notice | Per the MIIT notice |
| Organizing department | Science and Technology Department, MIIT | Published October 27, 2026 | Per MIIT official site |
Compliance Recommendations
- PCB and solar PV enterprises should review the full approval drafts on the MIIT Standard Information Service Platform before the November 3, 2026 deadline, assess changes against current product testing workflows, and submit written comments.
- Testing and certification bodies may proactively study the test-method clauses in the drafts and pre-plan laboratory capabilities and equipment so that transition to the formally published standards can be faster.
- Final standard numbers, implementation dates, and transition arrangements will follow MIIT's subsequent official announcement; unpublished details should not be assumed.