G/TBT/N/CHN/2242

10 April 2026

(26-2788)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Notifying Member: CHINA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the P.R.C.)

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Smoke barriers (HS code(s): 7020); (ICS code(s): 13.220.50)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): National Standard of the P.R.C., Smoke barriers; (34 page(s), in Chinese)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/CHN/26_01985_00_x.pdf

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Description of content: This document specifies the terms and definitions for smoke barriers used in industrial and civil buildings. It specifies technical requirements including identification labels, critical materials, key components, dimensions and tolerance limits, smoke leakage rates, high-temperature resistance, and specific performance criteria for active smoke barriers. The document also provides classification codes, specifications, and models for technical regulations and product identification, describes testing methods and inspection rules, and outlines requirements for packaging, transportation, and storage.

This document applies to the design, manufacture and quality inspection of smoke barriers used in smoke compartment in industrial and civil buildings.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of animal or plant life or health; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 9 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China

Tel：+86 10 57954633/ 57954627

E_mail: tbt@customs.gov.cn