On April 25, 2025, China’s National Standardization Administration announced a new recommended national standard, titled Specification for the Usability Classification of Second-Hand Electronic Products (GB/T 45656-2025). The regulation took effect immediately and aims to unify quality control standards for used electronics, promote reuse and recycling, and reduce environmental pollution caused by electronic waste.
China introduces grading standard for used electronics to promote recycling and reuse
