A working conference for the initiation of standard development for the "Technical Requirements for Digital Product Passports of Light Industrial Goods" and the launch of its service platform was successfully held in Beijing on February 5th. The event was convened to implement national digital economy development strategies, fulfill requirements set forth in policy documents from the State Administration for Market Regulation and other departments, promote the establishment of a unified, compliant, and independently controllable digital identity system for products within the light industry sector, and enhance the market circulation credibility and cross-border trade facilitation of light industrial goods. Hosted by the China Light Industry Information Center in collaboration with the Zhongguancun Industrial and Information Technology Code Technology Institute, the meeting aimed to advance the digital transformation of the light industry, build a unified and traceable digital product identity system, and support the sector's high-quality development.
Chen Hongjun, former Deputy Director of the National Standardization Administration, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He emphasized that establishing a new quality traceability system centered on the "Digital Product Passport" is a crucial measure for implementing the national digital economy strategy, improving product quality and safety standards, and addressing international green and digital trade barriers. He stressed that the light industry should adhere to standards-driven leadership, strengthen technological support, deepen pilot applications, and enhance international alignment to accelerate the development of a self-reliant Digital Product Passport system.
Guo Yongxin, Secretary-General of the China National Light Industry Council and Director of the China Light Industry Information Center, stated in his address that digital transformation is no longer an optional choice but an essential task vital to the future survival and development of the light industry. He pointed out that endowing products with a unique "digital identity" and creating a "digital passport" that spans their entire lifecycle are fundamental to extending product value, enabling quality traceability, and facilitating supply chain coordination. This initiative also addresses national strategic priorities, responds to international regulations, and helps resolve data silos within the industry. He emphasized that the commencement of standard development and the platform launch are significant steps toward digitizing light industrial products and enhancing the sector's international competitiveness. Moving forward, efforts will focus on efficiently advancing standard formulation, optimizing platform services, conducting pilot demonstrations, and promoting the capitalization and valorization of industry data assets to collectively build a trustworthy digital ecosystem for light industrial products.
Wang Nan, Vice President of the Zhongguancun Institute and Executive Director of the Uniform Identifier Code Registration Management Center, delivered a thematic presentation on the MA international identification system and the China Light Industry Product Digital Code Registration Management Platform. He indicated that the MA identification system will provide a unified, secure, and internationally compatible coding foundation for light industrial products, supporting the implementation of digital passports. He invited centers from various light industry sub-sectors, associations, and enterprises across the industrial chain to actively adopt the MA system, jointly expand its application scope and depth within the light industry, and work together to build an open, collaborative, and sustainable application ecosystem to drive the overall digital progression of the sector.
Li Shuangshuang, Division Chief at the China Light Industry Information Center, provided a detailed introduction to the background, current status, significance, and framework of the group standard "Technical Requirements for Digital Product Passports of Light Industrial Goods." She noted that the standard is designed to provide light industrial products with a "digital ID card," enabling full lifecycle data integration and laying the groundwork for the industry's intelligent transformation. The standard is expected to be released and implemented by early 2027.
The conference featured a launch ceremony for the "China Light Industry Product Digital Code Registration Management Platform," marking the entry of light industrial product digital identity management into a new phase of standardization and platform-based operation.
During a case study session featuring light industry enterprises, a representative from Inner Mongolia Desert Flower Ecological Industry Technology Co., Ltd. presented a one-item-one-code traceability system based on MA identifiers, which achieves credible full-process tracking from raw materials to end consumers. A representative from the home appliance industry shared application outcomes of MA identifiers in supply chain coordination, production management, and quality control, highlighting their significant advantages in improving industrial chain efficiency. These presentations provided valuable references for attending organizations.
Participants included representatives from various light industry associations, information centers, leading enterprises, and related IT units. The convening of this conference signifies a new step forward in the digital, green, and intelligent transformation of the light industry. In the future, the China Light Industry Information Center will continue to collaborate with industry stakeholders to promote the implementation of the group standard "Technical Requirements for Digital Product Passports of Light Industrial Goods," assist in building a robust digital product identity system for the sector, drive high-quality and sustainable development, and contribute the strength of the light industry to the national digital economy.