On October 10, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with other authorities, published a draft notice titled Notice on Further Strengthening Management Work Related to Innovative Design and R&D Test Verification of Automotive Products for public comment. The public consultation period runs through November 10, 2026.
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MIIT Issues Draft Notice Imposing Stricter Safety Guidelines and Verification Standards for R&D Testing
