一财社论：筑牢底线、拉升高线，守住质量认证的“生命线”

Core Viewpoint - The quality certification industry in China faces challenges related to credibility, support, and international influence, which are referred to as the "three weaknesses" [1][7]. Group 1: Action Plan Overview - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the "Quality Certification Professional Capacity Improvement Action Plan (2025-2030)" to address the insufficient professional capacity in the quality certification industry [1][2]. - The plan aims to establish a professional capacity system guided by the government, coordinated by the industry, led by institutions, and supported by talent by 2030 [1]. Group 2: Current Industry Status - As of the end of 2024, there are 1,230 quality certification institutions in China, with a year-on-year increase of 4.55% in the number of institutions with annual revenues exceeding 10 million yuan [1]. - The total annual revenue of the industry reached 55.744 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.82%, indicating significant marketization of quality certification [1]. Group 3: Bottom-Line Requirements - The "bottom-line" aspect of the action plan emphasizes the need for accountability, improved personnel management, and enhanced governance rules to ensure the quality of certifications [3][4]. - A recent inspection revealed that the problem discovery rates for certification institutions and certified organizations were 82% and 46.4%, respectively, highlighting the need for stricter oversight [4]. Group 4: Accountability and Traceability - The action plan mandates that certification institutions bear primary responsibility for certification results and product quality, with provisions for administrative, criminal, and civil liabilities in cases of violations [5]. - By 2030, the industry aims to establish a traceability system that allows for the verification of certification rules, processes, and results throughout the entire certification lifecycle [5]. Group 5: Professional Standards Improvement - The "high-line" aspect focuses on enhancing the professional qualifications of certification personnel, addressing the current issues of inconsistent quality among practitioners [6][7]. - Stricter qualification requirements and severe penalties are necessary to prevent and reduce various issues within the quality certification system [7].