44项新国标驱动工业设备更新，加快制造业高端化绿色化转型

Core Viewpoint - The industrial sector is a key focus for large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer product replacement initiatives, driven by national policies aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities and promoting sustainable development [1][2]. Group 1: Standards and Regulations - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has completed the revision of 44 important national standards to accelerate the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the manufacturing industry [1]. - The MIIT, along with six other departments, will issue an implementation plan in March 2024 to guide the replacement of outdated equipment and the adoption of advanced technologies through standardized measures [1]. Group 2: Focus Areas of Standard Development - The MIIT is focusing on three main areas for standard development: - Strengthening product quality and safety standards, with the release of 24 mandatory national standards, including those for elevator wire ropes and electrical devices in explosive environments [1]. - Accelerating the upgrade of energy consumption and emission standards to promote technological transformation and equipment updates in industries [2]. - Increasing the supply of recycling and circular economy standards, including guidelines for the reuse of retired photovoltaic components and the recycling of vehicle batteries [2]. Group 3: Impact on Industry - The ongoing "Two New" policy is accelerating the implementation of equipment updates in the industrial sector, which is expected to stimulate investment growth, promote industrial upgrades, and unleash domestic demand potential [2]. - The MIIT aims to continue implementing high standards to drive the renewal of industrial equipment and the replacement of consumer products [2].