Finding standards
How to Find the Right Chinese Standard for Your Product
A practical workflow for identifying candidate Chinese standards, checking official records, comparing scopes and confirming the edition your project needs.
Chinese Standards Guides
Standards basics
GB vs GB/T Standards: What the Difference Means for Buyers
Understand GB, GB/T and GB/Z, separate a standard's classification from its project obligations, and check the right edition before ordering.
English documents
How to Find Chinese Standards in English: Official Sources and Translation Options
Check official English editions first, distinguish English metadata from translated full text, and assess third-party translations before buying.
Standards basics
How to Read a Chinese Standard Number: Prefix, Part and Year
Decode the prefix, serial number, part and edition year of a Chinese standard, with verified examples and cautions for industry, local and group codes.