On October 31, Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) of China unveiled the 'second batch of implementation rules for the urban rail transport equipment certification (hereinafter referred to as the URTE certification)'. This release comprises four newly devised rules catering to engineering products, power supply systems, communication systems, and station equipment, along with two revised rules for traction drive system and communication-based train control systems.

This release is a pivotal step in reinforcing the URTE certification scheme set forth in the “opinions on the implementation of the URTE certification” and the “catalogue of first batch of products subject to URTE certification”, initially introduced by CNCA and NDRC in 2017. In September 2023, CNCA and NDRC published the “catalogue of second batch of products subject to URTE certification”, incorporating 19 new products across five categories into the certification scheme.

These new rules are poised to facilitate the certification of these 19 new products and improve the URTE certification scheme.

The Chinese versions of these implementation rules can be downloaded at https://www.cnca.gov.cn/zwxx/gg/2023/art/2023/art_1be4fbf5985241f1af22e7f685c324ec.htmlabstract