CNCA Issues New Version of the Rules for Quality Management System Certification

Recently, the National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has released the new version of the Rules for Quality Management System Certification (the "Rules"), together with the Interpretation of the New Version of the Rules for Quality Management System Certification. The Rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.

The Rules consist of 12 sections, including scope of application, certification basis, basic requirements for certification bodies, basic requirements for certification personnel, and certification procedures. The Rules state that quality management system (QMS) certification activities must align with national economic and social development goals, focus on serving high-quality economic and social development, and must not compromise national security, public interests, or social ethics and good customs. The Rules further require the establishment of a risk prevention mechanism to adopt reasonable and effective measures for potential risks and liabilities arising from certification activities. In addition, certification bodies must have at least two auditors in the relevant professional field within the intended business scope of QMS certification. Certification bodies are also required to identify relevant educational backgrounds and professional experience in quality and technical fields corresponding to their certification business scope.



(Source: https://www.cnca.gov.cn/zwxx/gg/2025/art/2025/art_b10adde5119f42fab7cad959b757ccc7.html

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