Key Points
- The National Technical Committee on Standardization of E-cigarettes (NTC) has announced an open call for 2026 national standardization projects.
- The initiative is directed by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA).
- Applications are invited in areas including basic standards, general technical standards, manufacturing, storage and circulation, and testing and evaluation methods.
- Submissions must ensure scientific validity, originality, and accuracy, avoiding overlap with existing standards.
- The first submission round ends on December 31, 2025, and the second on June 30, 2026.
- Paper and electronic copies must be submitted to the Secretariat of the National Technical Committee on E-cigarettes, located at the Shanghai New Tobacco Product Research Institute Co., Ltd.
2Firsts reprint from the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, November 27, 2025 —In accordance with the requirements of the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of China) and the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, the National Technical Committee on Standardization of E-cigarettes (NTC) Secretariat has issued an open call for proposals for the 2026 national standardization projects related to e-cigarettes.
The initiative aims to support regulatory needs and ensure orderly development within the e-cigarette industry. Proposed projects may cover basic standards, general technical standards, manufacturing standards, storage and circulation standards, and testing and evaluation methods.
Application Requirements
- Projects must align with national goals for standardization and must not overlap or conflict with existing standards.
- Submitting organizations must conduct sufficient research to establish the necessity, feasibility, and scientific validity of their proposals.
- Required materials include electronic and printed versions of the National Standard Project Proposal, Application Form, Draft Standard, and Preliminary Research Report, all formatted according to GB/T 1.1.
- The submitting organization must affix its official seal to all application documents.
- Any issues regarding patents or cooperative projects must be coordinated and resolved prior to submission.
- Funding will primarily come from the applicant organization, though relevant authorities may provide financial assistance according to Ministry of Finance regulations.
Submission Process
Applications will be conducted in two rounds:
- First round: from the publication of this notice until December 31, 2025;
- Second round: deadline June 30, 2026.
- All submissions must include three printed copies and one electronic copy, to be sent to the Secretariat of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of E-cigarettes:
- Shanghai New Tobacco Product Research Institute Co., Ltd.
The notice reiterates that this initiative forms part of China’s ongoing efforts to enhance the regulatory foundation of its e-cigarette industry and promote standardized, safe, and transparent practices across all stages of production and distribution.
Image source: State Tobacco Monopoly Administration.
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