Updated Certification Requirements for Household Switches in China – GB/T 16915.1-2024
2. January 2025China has introduced a revised GB standard for switches used in fixed electrical installations for households and similar applications. The new standard, GB/T 16915.1–2024, replaces the previous version, GB/T 16915.1–2014, and will come into effect on October 1, 2025. Fixed electrical installations in households require CCC certification to be approved for import and sale in China.
The technical committee (TC07) conducted a comprehensive analysis of the differences between the old and new standards. Key changes and additional testing requirements were identified. A detailed overview of these adjustments and supplementary tests is provided in the appendix.
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