China Halts Sales of Non-Compliant E-Bikes Under New Safety Standards
China has officially implemented a nationwide ban on the sale of electric bicycles that fail to meet its latest mandatory safety standards, effectively removing so-called 'old standard' models from the market. Effective December 1, the updated Electric Bicycle Safety Technical Specification requires all newly sold e-bikes to comply with stricter safety requirements. Regulatory authorities have revoked or cancelled all previous certifications associated with older models, prohibiting retailers from selling them. Officials warned that violations of this new mandate would face strict enforcement actions. However, the regulation does not impact consumers who have already purchased and registered older-standard e-bikes; these vehicles may continue to be used legally. To support existing owners, manufacturers have committed to providing maintenance services and supplying spare parts for at least five years. This significant regulatory shift aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that all new electric bicycles on the market adhere to modern technical specifications, marking a decisive end to the availability of non-compliant models in Chinese retail channels.
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China Halts Sales of Non-Compliant E-Bikes Under New Safety Standards
China has officially implemented a nationwide ban on the sale of electric bicycles that fail to meet its latest mandatory safety standards, effectively removing so-called 'old standard' models from the market. Effective December 1, the updated Electric Bicycle Safety Technical Specification requires all newly sold e-bikes to comply with stricter safety requirements. Regulatory authorities have revoked or cancelled all previous certifications associated with older models, prohibiting retailers from selling them. Officials warned that violations of this new mandate would face strict enforcement actions. However, the regulation does not impact consumers who have already purchased and registered older-standard e-bikes; these vehicles may continue to be used legally. To support existing owners, manufacturers have committed to providing maintenance services and supplying spare parts for at least five years. This significant regulatory shift aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that all new electric bicycles on the market adhere to modern technical specifications, marking a decisive end to the availability of non-compliant models in Chinese retail channels.
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