What considerations led to setting a 12-month transition period for the new national standard for power banks?

Ask AI · How can enterprises adjust their production lines during the transition period to meet new standards?

21st Century Business Herald Reporter Ran Lili

On April 3, 2026, the mandatory national standard “Safety Technical Specification for Mobile Power Supplies” (GB 47372—2026) (hereinafter referred to as the “Technical Specification” or “New National Standard”) was officially released and will be implemented on April 1, 2027.

The “Technical Specification” sets a 12-month transition period, meaning it will be officially implemented 12 months after its release. What is the main consideration for this transition period? Will it affect consumers?

Geng Zhenfeng, one of the main drafters of the “Safety Technical Specification for Mobile Power Supplies” (GB 47372—2026) and director of the Safety Center Laboratory at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Electronics Standard Institute, told the 21st Century Business Herald that during the transition period, enterprises can choose to follow either the new standard or the original standard, providing ample space for a smooth industry transition. After the transition period ends, enterprises must produce and sell products in accordance with the “Technical Specification.”

Geng Zhenfeng stated that the core consideration for setting the transition period is to reserve time for enterprises to develop new products, design, and adjust production lines, avoiding industry fluctuations and social resource waste. Ensuring that after the standard is officially implemented, products that meet the new standards can be launched into the market in a timely and orderly manner, guaranteeing sufficient supply.