Starting August 1, the new national standard for switches and sockets will be officially implemented. Plugs are now required to wear “insulating covers” to fortify the safety barrier.
Release time:
2025-08-01
August 1, 2025: “Type, Basic Parameters, and Dimensions of Single-Phase Plugs and Sockets for Household and Similar Use”
On August 1, 2025, two mandatory national standards—the “Type, Basic Parameters, and Dimensions of Single-Phase Plugs and Sockets for Household and Similar Uses” (GB 1002—2024) and the “Safety Technical Specifications for Extension Socket Outlets for Household and Similar Uses” (GB 2099.7—2024)—will officially come into effect, marking a new stage in which China’s switch and socket industry enters an era of upgraded safety standards. Previously, the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation had already held a special briefing session in Foshan to provide industry enterprises with early interpretations of the standard requirements and help ensure a smooth implementation of the policy.
The most noteworthy change in the new national standard this time is the explicit requirement that live-plug (plug) connectors must be equipped with insulating sleeves, leaving only the front exposed contact area. According to industry technicians, the insulating sleeves provide physical isolation for the rear part of the plug, an area that is prone to accidental contact, thereby significantly reducing the risk of electric shock to children. Previously, most products on the market featured fully exposed electrodes. Currently, all companies have completed redesigns of their molds and adjustments to their production processes, and products from the transitional period are gradually being phased out of the market.
The new national standard also provides precise specifications tailored to specific application scenarios. In particular, it sets forth clear technical requirements for specialized products such as extension socket outlets dedicated to electric bicycle charging, sockets for discharging and drawing power from electric vehicles, and built-in sockets for furniture. Additionally, the standard mandates that ordinary extension socket outlets with four or more sockets must be equipped with overcurrent protection devices, which can effectively reduce the risk of fire caused by overloaded usage. Market regulators remind consumers to prioritize purchasing products that comply with the new national standard. Special attention should be paid to insulation protection and overload protection features, especially in damp environments like kitchens and bathrooms, as well as in areas frequented by children.
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