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GB/T 31082-2025Specification for exhibition data auditing (English PDF)

展览会数据审核规范

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

May 30, 2025

Implementation date

May 30, 2025

Scope

GB/T 31082-2025 is the English-translated version of 展览会数据审核规范.

GB/T 31082-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering checking the numbers an organiser publishes — the objectivity, scientificity and independence the audit runs on, the systems and the team of at least two people with a team leader, the key data that has to be verified, the procedure from preparation through the pre-exhibition, on-site and post-exhibition stages to the data analysis and the report, and the evaluation that follows, since an audited figure is the only one worth quoting. It replaces GB/T 31082-2014, with the exhibition statistics standard GB/T 30521-2025. In force from 30 May 2025. Issued on 30 May 2025, it has been in force since 30 May 2025, replacing GB/T 31082-2014.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
03.120.20
Classification
A 00
Replacing
GB/T 31082-2014

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • PrefaceIII
  • IntroductionIV
  • 1 Scope1
  • 2 Normative references1
  • 3 Terms and Definitions1
  • 4 Audit Principles1
  • 4.1 Objectivity1
  • 4.2 Scientificity1
  • 4.3 Independence1
  • 5 Audit capability requirements1
  • 6 Audit Content2
  • 7 Audit Procedure3
  • 7.1 General3
  • 7.2 Audit Preparation3
  • 7.3 Pre-exhibition review3
  • 7.4 On-site audit4
  • 7.5 Post-Exhibition Review4
  • 7.6 Data Analysis4
  • 7.7 Issuance of Report6
  • 8 Evaluation and Improvement6
  • Appendix A (Informative) Audit Process Form Example7
  • A.1 Audit plan example7
  • A.2 Example of Audit Process Record Sheet9
  • Appendix B (Informative) Audit Result Registration Example11
  • Reference14

Foreword

This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for standardization work Part 1: Structure and drafting rules for standardization documents" Drafting.

This document replaces GB/T 31082-2014 "Exhibition Data Review Rules". Compared with GB/T 31082-2014, in addition to the structural adjustment In addition to editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows.

a) The scope of application of the document has been changed and is no longer limited to third-party audits (see Chapter 1, Chapter 1 of the 2014 edition);

b) Changed terms and definitions (see Chapter 3, Chapter 3 of the 2014 edition);

c) The content of the principles of “scientificity” and “independence” has been changed (see 4.2, 4.3, 4.2, 4.3 of the 2014 edition);

d) Changed “Audit Qualification” to “Audit Capability Requirements” and changed the corresponding technical content (see Chapter 5, 2014 Edition). Chapter 5);

e) Changed the expression form of the audit content, refined the classification of key data, and added some key data (see Chapter 6, Chapter 6 of the 2014 edition);

f) The general principles of the audit procedure have been changed (see 7.1, 7.1 of the 2014 edition);

g) Deleted some clauses on audit preparation (see 7.2.1 of the 2014 edition), and changed some clauses (see 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 2014 edition 7.2.2, 7.2.3, 7.2.4), added the verification method of the audit process (see 7.2.4);

h) Deleted some clauses on pre-exhibition audit (see 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.5, 7.3.6, 7.3.7 of the 2014 edition), and added pre-exhibition audit Contents of the information [see 7.3.1 d), e), f), i), j)];

i) Modified some clauses of on-site audit (see 7.4.1, 7.4.2, 7.4.1, 7.4.2 of the 2014 edition), and added some clauses (see 7.4.3), some clauses on on-site audit were deleted (see 7.4.3 and 7.4.5 of the 2014 edition);

j) Added information to be collected for post-exhibition audit (see 7.5.1), deleted some clauses (see 7.5.1 and 7.5.5 of the 2014 edition), and changed Some clauses (see 7.5.2, 7.5.3, 7.5.4, 7.5.2, 7.5.3, 7.5.4 of the 2014 edition);

k) The time limit requirement for data analysis has been deleted (see 7.6.1 of the 2014 edition), and the content and review basis of data analysis have been changed.

(See 7.6.1, 7.6.2, 7.6.2, 7.6.3, 7.6.4 of the 2014 edition);

l) The time limit requirement for issuing reports has been deleted (see 7.7.1 of the 2014 edition), and some clauses on issuing reports have been changed (see 7.7.1, 7.7.2, 7.7.2 and 7.7.3 of the 2014 edition);

m) Added “Evaluation and Improvement” (see Chapter 8);

n) Added “Example of Audit Process Record” (see A.2).

Please note that some of the contents of this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document does not assume the responsibility for identifying patents.

This document was proposed and coordinated by the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Exhibition Industry (SAC/TC348).

This document was drafted by: Shanghai Quality and Standardization Research Institute, East Best Lansheng Exhibition Group Co., Ltd., National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Xiamen Jinhongxin Exhibition Co., Ltd., Beijing Kunlun Yifa Technology Co., Ltd., Reed Huabo Exhibitions (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Textile Industry Branch, Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd., China International Advertising Co., Ltd., Chengdu Century City Convention and Exhibition Group Co., Ltd., Hangzhou International Expo Center Co., Ltd., and China Convention and Exhibition Economic Research Association.

The main drafters of this document are: Yang Jieming, Yan Shaoqing, Gu Junjian, Zhou Wei, Wang Chen, Lai Guoxiang, Zhang Gang, Jiang Chengwen, Xu Yingxin, Gu Chunting, Pan Zhen, Zuo Lin, Tang Xue, Yuan Zaiqing, Chen Feng, Liang Pengcheng, Wang Lei, Zhang Jianwei, Wang Yuanbin, Cheng Ruojie.

The previous versions of this document and the documents it replaces are as follows.

— First published in 2014 as GB/T 31082-2014;

— This is the first revision.

Introduction

Statistical data is the most intuitive representation of the effect of an exhibition. In actual operation, due to differences in data definition, collection procedures, calculation methods, etc.

There are differences in the data, and statistical data deviates from the actual situation from time to time. Establish scientific data review standards across the country, and It will help standardize data statistics, ensure the authenticity and credibility of statistical data, and provide guidance for exhibitors and visitors.

Provide reliable exhibition information to the public, industry organizations, government departments and other relevant parties.

1 Scope

This document specifies the audit capabilities, audit content, audit procedures, and evaluation and improvement requirements for exhibition data audits.

This document applies to the data audit activities of the exhibition by the audit implementer.

2 Normative references

GB/T 26165

GB/T 30521

3 Terms and definitions

The terms and definitions defined in GB/T 26165 apply to this document.

4 Audit Principles

4.1 Objectivity

The exhibition data audit is based on true and complete audit evidence and audit findings, and the audit results and conclusions can objectively reflect the exhibition and the actual status of its data statistics.

4.2 Scientificity

During the exhibition data review process, we comprehensively consider the characteristics of the exhibition and various factors of its data statistics, and select scientific, efficient and reliable methods and Procedures for conducting data review.

4.3 Independence

The exhibition data audit is carried out independently, and the audit process and audit conclusions are not affected by stakeholders.

5 Audit capability requirements

5.1 The audit implementer shall establish relevant systems for exhibition data audit, including but not limited to.

a) Personnel capability guarantee system;

b) Standardized system of audit procedures;

c) Information security and confidentiality system.

5.2 The audit implementer should have the facilities and other relevant resources required to carry out exhibition audit activities.

5.3 The audit implementer shall form an audit team of two or more persons, including at least one audit team leader. The audit team competence requirements are as follows.

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Referenced standards

Editions of GB/T 31082

EditionTitleRevisionStatus
GB/T 31082-2025Specification for exhibition data auditingcurrent editionCurrent
GB/T 31082-2014Auditing rules for exhibition statisticsprevious editionIn force

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