Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have issued the "Product Catalog for Energy Efficiency Labeling in the People's Republic of China (2025 Edition)" along with related implementation rules, aiming to enhance energy efficiency standards across various product categories [1][2]. Group 1: Implementation Rules - The "Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules for Household and Similar Kitchen Appliances" will take effect on November 1, 2025, with a validity of five years. Products manufactured or imported before this date can delay compliance until November 1, 2027 [1]. - The "Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors" and "Air Purifiers" will be effective from January 1, 2026, with a similar five-year validity and a compliance delay option until January 1, 2028 for earlier products [1]. - The "Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules for Microcomputers" will be implemented starting February 1, 2026, with the same compliance delay option until February 1, 2028 [1]. - The "Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules for Gas Stoves" will come into effect on March 1, 2026, also allowing for compliance delays until March 1, 2028 for products manufactured or imported before this date [1]. - The "Energy Efficiency Labeling Implementation Rules for High Voltage Three-Phase Squirrel Cage Induction Motors" and "Commercial Refrigeration Equipment" will be effective from April 1, 2026, with compliance delays available until April 1, 2028 for earlier products [1]. Group 2: Abolished Rules - The new regulations will replace previous rules including those for "Household Induction Cookers," "Remote Condensing Units for Refrigeration," and "Household Gas Stoves," among others, which are now abolished [2].

Group 1 - The implementation of new national standards starting from September 1 aims to regulate emerging industries and promote healthy development, energy conservation, and consumer safety [1] - The national standard for AI-generated synthetic content identification (GB 45438—2025) is mandatory and will help mitigate security risks associated with AI-generated content [2] - The national standard for network attack and incident determination (GB/T 37027—2025) provides guidelines for monitoring and analyzing network attacks, enhancing cybersecurity [3] Group 2 - The national standard for voice interaction in smart home appliances (GB/T 45354.1—2025) aims to improve the convenience and safety of voice interaction features in smart appliances [4] - The mandatory national standard for furniture flammability (GB 17927—2024) sets requirements for flammability performance, promoting quality control in the furniture industry [5] - The national standard for electric bicycle safety (GB 17761—2024) outlines technical requirements for safety and quality, supporting industry regulation and export trade [6] Group 3 - The mandatory national standard for energy efficiency in kitchen appliances (GB 21456—2024) establishes efficiency levels and testing methods, encouraging green consumption [7] - The national standard for high-voltage three-phase asynchronous motors (GB 30254—2024) aims to enhance energy-saving technologies in the motor manufacturing industry [8] - The national standard for drug content in drivers (GB 45248—2025) sets thresholds for various drugs, providing a framework for combating drug-related driving offenses [10] Group 4 - The mandatory national standard for outdoor fitness equipment safety (GB 19272—2024) specifies requirements for design, materials, and safety, promoting upgrades in outdoor fitness facilities [11]