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CHEAA standard Soiled fabrics with household and similar living scenarios released

Approved by China Household Electrical Appliances Association, CHEAA standard T/CHEAA 0054-2026 Soiled fabrics with household and similar living scenarios has been officially released on February 12, 2025, and has since taken effect.

China Unveils 2026 Subsidy Scheme for Home Appliance Trade-ins

China on Wednesday released detailed policies for its 2026 home appliance trade-in subsidy program, along with incentives for the purchase of digital and smart products, as part of broader efforts to boost domestic consumption.

China Updates RoHS Framework, Extending Hazardous-Substance Controls to 33 Categories of Electrical and Electronic Products

On December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology concluded public consultation on a revised China RoHS compliance catalogue and its exemption list. This marks the first major expansion of China RoHS since 2018 and will extend hazardous-substance controls to 33 categories of...

China to Extend Subsidies for Consumer Goods Trade-Ins, Equipment Upgrades Into 2026

China will carry on with national subsidies for trading in consumer goods and renewing equipment for the third straight year in 2026, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing a decision made at the country’s top annual economic policy conference.

National Standard for Speech Interaction Technology for Intelligent Household Appliances Comes into Effect

With the rapid advancement of information technology, an increasing number of smart home appliances have incorporated voice interaction features. This trend has created new technical requirements for both smart appliances and integrated smart home systems. On September 1, the national standard GB/T ...