MIIT Consults on Five Mandatory National Standards for Road Vehicles
MIIT opened consultation on five draft mandatory national standards covering Automotive Data Security Requirements; installation requirements for external lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles and trailers; in-vehicle wireless broadcast receiving systems; safety requirements for parking combined-driver-assistance systems; and safety requirements for automated-parking systems.
Written or electronic comments are due by December 19, 2026. The drafts are not yet final or enforceable.
Impact
Impact assessment: High.
Key reasons: The package could establish mandatory requirements across data security, radio reception, lighting and automated-parking safety, with direct design, testing and compliance implications. It remains at consultation stage.
Who is affected?
Vehicle manufacturers, intelligent-vehicle developers, tier suppliers, lighting and radio-system manufacturers, automated-driving software teams, testing laboratories, certification functions, importers and compliance teams serving the Chinese market.
Conclusion:
Compare each draft with current vehicle specifications, identify affected platforms and test plans, and submit consolidated technical comments to MIIT by December 19, 2026.
Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Equipment Industry Department I
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |
China Quick Facts
| Regulatory Agency | Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) |
| Certification Type | Compulsory Certification (CCC) |
| License Validity | 5 years |
| Application Language | Chinese |
| Legal License Holder | Local entity or authorized representative |
| In-country Testing Requirement | In-country testing may be required, depending on the product category |
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