Standardization Administration of China

Standardization Administration of China
中国国家标准化管理委员会
Agency overview
FormedOctober 11, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-10-11)
Jurisdiction People's Republic of China
Headquarters8 Sanlihe East Road, Xicheng District, Beijing
Agency executive
  • Director
Parent agencyState Council
Websitewww.sac.gov.cn Edit this at Wikidata

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC; Chinese: 中国国家标准化管理委员会; pinyin: Zhōngguó Guójiā Biāozhǔnhuà Guǎnlǐ Wěiyuánhuì; abbr.: 国家标准委; Guójiā Biāozhǔn Wěi) is an external name of the State Administration for Market Regulation. Prior to 2018, it was an administrative office under the State Council to exercise administrative responsibilities by undertaking unified management, supervision and overall coordination of standardization work in China.

The SAC represents China within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and other international and regional standardization organizations; the SAC is responsible for organizing the activities of the Chinese National Committee for ISO and IEC; the SAC approves and organizes the implementation of international cooperation and the exchange of projects on standardization.