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The latest ten national stone standards are introduced
In recent developments, the National Stone Standardization Technical Committee has introduced ten new national standards aimed at enhancing the quality and uniformity of natural stone products. These include "Natural Stone Test Method," "Natural Stone Terminology," "Measurement Method for Mirror Gloss of Architectural Finishing Materials," "National Stone Uniform Number," "Natural Plate," "Natural Granite Building Plates," "Natural Sandstone Building Plates," "Natural Limestone Building Plates," "Natural Stone Countertops for Toilets," and "Adhesives for Finished Stones." The updates focus on promoting standardized panels, clarifying terminology, raising technical requirements for wool boards, adopting advanced international standards for physical and chemical properties, updating testing methods, and improving adhesive use in production and construction. Industry experts believe that these new standards will significantly accelerate the globalization of China's stone industry.
With China's economic growth and rising living standards, natural stone has become a popular choice for high-end interior and exterior decoration. Its unique aesthetic appeal resonates with people's desire to connect with nature and build a harmonious society. As a result, natural stone is increasingly favored by both construction projects and households, driving rapid growth in the industry. Today, China stands as one of the world’s leading stone producers, with the highest annual output, consumption, and trade volumes globally.
Despite being a major resource and consumer country, China still lags behind leaders like Italy in terms of overall mining techniques, processing technology, and product quality. The price of Chinese stone products is only one-fourth to one-fifth of the global average, making them vulnerable to anti-dumping investigations. As the industry becomes more international, standardization is moving toward global integration. Many countries now recognize Chinese stone standards, and some large domestic projects and exports must meet American ASTM or European EN standards. Certain unique Chinese standards have even become foundational in international trade.
To support the industry's expansion and global ambitions, the National Stone Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC460) was established in 2008, with three subcommittees focusing on products, management specifications, and specialized machinery. This comprehensive structure marks a significant step toward systematic and standardized standardization efforts.
In 2009, the committee developed a framework for industry standards and a quality development system, initiating comprehensive standardization work. Current tasks involve supplementing urgent standards needed for industry growth and building a more complete standardization system. Long-term goals include absorbing foreign advanced standards, enhancing the industry's technological level, and strengthening areas such as environmental protection, energy efficiency, and recycling. The committee also aims to deepen research on stone standards, introduce international standards, and foster collaboration with global organizations to align China's standards with international ones, ultimately striving to play a key role in the International Stone Standardization Committee.