New Standards for Green Manufacturing
On September 29, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) released a Notice on the Guidance for Green Manufacturing Standards System Construction.
The Guide lays out the tasks necessary to implement green manufacturing goals written out in “Made in China 2025” and the "Equipment Manufacturing Standardization and Quality Improvement Plan". It also complements the"Industry and Telecommunication Energy Conservation and Resource Usage Standards System Construction Plan". The guided sets a top-level systematic standards structure in green manufacturing, and addresses environmental issues present in the process of upgrading manufacturing capabilities and obtaining economic sustainability.
The Guide covers seven different areas, including infrastructure, products, plants, enterprises, industry parks, supply chain systems and green assessments services. Additionally, it identifies priorities for vertical industry, including telecoms, electronics, automobiles and several others. A full detailed guide is available for download.