GB/T 44164-2024General rules on quality grading of consumer products (English PDF)
消费品质量分级通则
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
June 29, 2024
Implementation date
June 29, 2024
Scope
GB/T 44164-2024 is the English-translated version of 消费品质量分级通则.
GB/T 44164-2024 is the Chinese national standard covering general rules on quality grading of consumer products. Issued on 29 June 2024, it has been in force since 29 June 2024.
Document preview — GB/T 44164-2024
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 03.120.01
- Classification
- A 00
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- PrefaceIII
- 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative references1
- 3 Terms and Definitions1
- 4 Basic Principles1
- 5 Indicator system2
- 6 Decision Rules2
- 7 Classification and Identification Method2
- Appendix A (Informative) Content elements of consumer product quality classification standards3
- Appendix B (Informative) Examples of Consumer Product Quality Grading Indicators4
- Appendix C (Informative) Content elements of consumer product quality classification labels5
- References6
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.
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 on Consumer Product Safety Standardization (SAC/TC508).
This document was drafted by: China National Institute of Standardization, China Light Industry Federation, Qingdao Haier Intelligent Technology R&D Co., Ltd., Jiumu Kitchen Wei Co., Ltd., Suzhou Lane Precision Alloy Co., Ltd., Mingzhen Industrial Holding Group Co., Ltd., Deli Group Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Wanshili Silk Culture Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Inspection and Certification Group Co., Ltd., Midea Group Co., Ltd., Chongqing Municipality Quality and Standardization Research Institute, Hangzhou Laoba Testing Technology Co., Ltd., Boiling Quality Data (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Beijing Tairui Special Inspection Measurement Technology Service Co., Ltd., Guangdong Dongpeng Holdings Co., Ltd., Loctek Ergonomics Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongshan Lianzhong Stationery Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Excellence Electronics Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Qixin Group Co., Ltd., Weikai Certification and Testing Co., Ltd., Hunan Provincial Quality Quality and Standardization Research Institute, China Electronic Video Industry Association, Beijing Information Science and Technology University, China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute, National Electric Light Source Quality Supervision and Inspection Center (Beijing), Shanghai Quality Supervision and Inspection Technology Research Institute, China Down Industry Association, China Daily Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Company, Shanghai Textile Group Testing Standard Co., Ltd., China Building Sanitary Ceramics Association, Beijing Electric Light Source Research Institute Co., Ltd., Zhongbiao Energy Efficiency Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
The main drafters of this document are: Liu Xia, Liu Jingjing, Wang Binhou, Lin Xiaowei, Zhang Xiuzhuo, Ying Youfu, Chen Qianwen, Xu Lidan, Lin Feng, Ma Tingfang, Zuo Fangfang, Cui Longguo, Bai Liqiang, Wen Jun, Wang Kunran, Fang Xiangjing, Han Zhengtao, Wang Jianjun, Chen Shiqing, Chen Xulian, Li Yanli, Wang Jian, Deng Jingguo, Junbo Luo, Lixin Sheng, Xiaoxi Feng, Jian Zhang, Ling Yan, Wei Zhang, Jufen Luo, Yang Liu, Xiaorui Li, Xiuyue Yang, Xiwu Xu, Linxiang Zhao, Shi Yan, Yanyan Peng, Zhu Hongyan, Lü Han, Chen Jindong, and Wang Chong.
General Rules for Quality Classification of Consumer Goods
1 Scope
This document specifies the basic principles, indicator system, determination rules, and grading and labeling methods for consumer product quality grading.
This document is applicable to relevant parties in carrying out standardization related work such as quality grading of various types of consumer products.
2 Normative references
GB/T 36431
3 Terms and definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1 consumer product
Products designed and manufactured for, but not limited to, personal use, including product components, parts, accessories, packaging and instructions for use.
[Source. GB/T 36431-2018, 3.1]
3.2 Quality
The degree to which a set of inherent characteristics of a consumer product meets requirements.
Note. Characteristics refer to distinguishable features, including physical, sensory, temporal, ergonomic and functional characteristics.
[Source. GB/T 19000-2016, 3.6.2, modified]
3.3 Quality Grading
The process of grading product quality through scientific evaluation and making product quality information clear.
4 Basic Principles
4.1 Applicability
When determining the categories of consumer goods for quality grading, it is advisable to select products with high industry maturity, corresponding national standards or industry standards, and high quality standards.
Products that are differentiated by consumers and need to further eliminate the asymmetric quality information between supply and demand. Consumer product categories are based on GB/T 36431.
4.2 Traceability
The preparation of specific consumer product quality classification standards is based on the following documents.
— National laws, regulations and mandatory standards;
— National and industry standards related to consumer products;
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Referenced standards
Normative references
Cited by
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- GB/T 45353-2025Guideline for quality grading of consumer products - Household electrical appliances
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- GB/T 45817-2025Quality grade of consumer products — Ceramic tiles
- GB/T 46262-2025Quality grading of consumer products — Household electrical appliances — Air cleaning appliances
- GB/T 46263-2025Quality classification of consumer products — Household electrical appliances — Ironing appliances
Editions of GB/T 44164
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 44164-2024 | General rules on quality grading of consumer products | current edition | Current |
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