China Measures for the Evaluation and Administration of Eco-Design Products
ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE
Progressively strengthened from 2023 onward
Overview
China's "Measures for the Evaluation and Administration of Eco-Design Products" is a framework aimed at reducing environmental impact across a product's entire lifecycle -- design, raw material sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and disposal. It establishes green product design standards, clarifies evaluation criteria, and promotes a certification system for compliant products. It applies to a broad range of manufacturing sectors including home appliances, electronics, and automotive parts, and is a regulatory framework aimed at accelerating eco-design conformity assessment for products sold in China and greening the entire supply chain.
Enforcement Timeline
- Q4 2024: Final review of the draft regulation and coordination with major industry associations.
- H1 2025: Publication of evaluation and administration guidelines and the list of product categories subject to conformity assessment.
- Q4 2025: Pilot implementation (trial self-declaration and conformity assessment by early-adopter companies).
- January 1, 2026: Phased mandatory application of the regulation begins, with conformity assessment required for new product categories.
- From 2027: Expansion of evaluation criteria and stricter market restrictions on non-compliant products.
Business Impact
For companies manufacturing or selling products in China, obtaining eco-design certification is becoming important for both market competitiveness and regulatory approval.