On July 24, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (National Standardization Administration Committee) officially approved two mandatory national standards for plugs and sockets:
- GB 2099.7-2024 “Safety Technical Specification for Extension Cord Sockets for Household and Similar Purposes”
- GB 1002-2024 “Types, Basic Parameters and Dimensions of Single-phase Plugs and Sockets for Household and Similar Purposes”
These standards will come into effect on August 1, 2025, replacing the following previous versions:
- GB/T 2099.7-2015 “Plugs and Sockets for Household and Similar Purposes—Part 2-7: Particular Requirements for Extension Cord Sockets”
- GB/T 1002-2021 “Types, Basic Parameters and Dimensions of Single-phase Plugs and Sockets for Household and Similar Purposes”
