MIIT Consults on Draft Manufacturing Norms for Alkaline Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Equipment
公开征求《氢能装备（碱性水电解制氢装备）制造行业规范条件（2026年本）（征求意见稿）》的意见
What happened
On 20 September 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology published a draft document titled 《公开征求《氢能装备（碱性水电解制氢装备）制造行业规范条件（2026年本）（征求意见稿）》的意见》 to solicit public feedback. source The draft was prepared by the Ministry to regulate the hydrogen equipment manufacturing industry, improve product performance and reliability, and support high-quality development of the hydrogen energy sector. source
Who is affected
The consultation directly affects companies in the energy and manufacturing sectors—especially manufacturers of alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen equipment and their supply-chain partners—as well as investors and operators subject to central-level standard-setting in China's hydrogen industry. source
What to do
Review the draft 《氢能装备（碱性水电解制氢装备）制造行业规范条件（2026年本）（征求意见稿）》 and assess its potential impact on your manufacturing processes and product compliance obligations. source
Submit comments via the designated feedback email address (jienengchu@miit.gov.cn) using the 《征求意见反馈信息表》 template and ensure the email subject line states “氢能装备制造行业规范条件征求意见反馈”. source
Monitor the finalisation and publication of the 2026 edition of the manufacturing norms to ensure timely alignment with any new binding requirements. source
Key dates
The document was published on 20 September 2026. source
The public consultation runs from 18 September 2026 to 17 October 2026. source