China’s market regulator launches crackdown on fraudulent testing reports industry-wide
On September 21, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced a comprehensive campaign to rectify fraud and misconduct in the inspection and testing industry, following media reports of fake testing reports. The crackdown targets illegal activities such as impersonating agencies and issuing false reports, with a focus on environmental monitoring and motor vehicle inspection. SAMR will strengthen full-chain supervision and combine immediate corrective actions with long-term institutional reforms.
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China's Market Regulator Launches Crackdown on Testing Report Fraud and Industry Malpractices
On September 21, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced a comprehensive rectification campaign targeting malpractices in the inspection and testing industry, including the falsification of testing reports. The move follows recent quality supervision audits and media reports highlighting fraud in certain sectors. The campaign will strengthen full-chain supervision covering pre-, during-, and post-inspection processes. SAMR stated it will combine immediate corrective actions with long-term institutional reforms, integrate regulatory system improvements with technological empowerment, and enforce controls over both institutions and individual personnel. Key measures include stricter qualification access, closing regulatory gaps across the entire chain, leveraging smart technology for oversight, and establishing collaborative governance mechanisms to enhance regulatory effectiveness.
Read sourceChina's Market Regulator Launches Crackdown on Testing Report Fraud and Industry Malpractices
According to a report by CCTV News, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced a comprehensive campaign to rectify malpractices in the inspection and testing industry, particularly targeting the forgery of testing reports. The campaign, described as a 'comprehensive rectification and assault action,' will strengthen full-chain supervision before, during, and after testing activities. SAMR stated it will combine immediate corrective measures with long-term institutional reforms, and will integrate system building, reform breakthroughs, and technological innovation. The regulator emphasized a strict approach to qualification access while addressing regulatory gaps, enhancing smart technology empowerment, and improving collaborative governance mechanisms. Specific focus areas include environmental monitoring and motor vehicle inspection. SAMR vowed to maintain a high-pressure stance against illegal activities such as impersonating testing agencies and issuing false reports. The initiative aims to safeguard the credibility of the testing industry and support the construction of a quality-focused nation and high-quality economic development.
Read sourceChina's Market Regulator Launches Crackdown on Fraudulent Inspection and Testing Reports
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced a comprehensive crackdown on misconduct in the inspection and testing industry, targeting fraudulent report issuance. According to a report from Caixin on September 21, the regulator will launch a special rectification campaign to strengthen full-chain supervision—before, during, and after inspections. The move responds to recent quality supervision findings and media reports of widespread report forgery in certain sectors. SAMR stated it will combine immediate corrective actions with long-term institutional reforms, integrating system building, reform breakthroughs, and technological innovation. The campaign will focus on strict qualification access, closing regulatory gaps, enhancing smart technology oversight, and fostering collaborative governance. Key areas include environmental monitoring and motor vehicle testing. The regulator vowed to maintain a high-pressure stance against counterfeit inspection agencies and fake reports, enforce territorial and corporate responsibilities, and develop replicable governance models to build a normalized, long-term regulatory system, thereby safeguarding the industry's credibility and supporting China's quality-driven economic development.
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China's Market Regulator Launches Crackdown on Testing Report Fraud in Industry
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced on September 21 a comprehensive campaign to rectify misconduct in the inspection and testing industry, following recent quality supervision reports and media coverage of fraudulent testing reports. The campaign, termed a 'comprehensive rectification and tough action,' will strengthen full-chain supervision before, during, and after testing activities. SAMR stated it will combine immediate corrective measures with long-term institutional reforms, integrate strict qualification access with technology-enabled oversight, and improve collaborative governance mechanisms. The regulator emphasized a dual approach of 'managing institutions' and 'managing personnel' to enhance regulatory effectiveness. The announcement was reported by state broadcaster CCTV and aggregated by financial data provider Jin10.
Read sourceChina Market Regulator Vows Crackdown on Fake Testing Reports, Industry Chaos
On September 21, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced a comprehensive campaign to rectify chaos in the inspection and testing industry, following quality supervision reports and media exposure of fraudulent testing reports in certain sectors. The regulator stated it will maintain a high-pressure crackdown on illegal activities such as impersonating testing agencies and issuing fake reports. SAMR will deepen special rectification in key areas including ecological environment monitoring and motor vehicle inspection. The agency emphasized the need to fully implement local supervision, industry management, and corporate responsibility, strengthen cross-departmental and cross-level coordination, and explore replicable governance experiences. The goal is to build a normalized, long-term regulatory system to safeguard the credibility of the testing industry and support the construction of a quality-focused nation and high-quality economic development. The report was sourced from CCTV News and republished by Interface News.
Read sourceChina's Market Regulator Launches Crackdown on Fraudulent Inspection and Testing Reports
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced a comprehensive crackdown on misconduct in the inspection and testing industry, targeting fraudulent report issuance and other illegal activities. The initiative, prompted by recent quality supervision findings and media reports, involves a special rectification campaign that strengthens full-chain oversight—before, during, and after inspections. SAMR will combine immediate corrective measures with long-term institutional reforms, integrating regulatory tightening with technological empowerment and collaborative governance. Key focus areas include environmental monitoring and motor vehicle testing. The regulator vows to maintain a high-pressure stance against counterfeit testing agencies and fake reports, enforce territorial and corporate responsibilities, and foster cross-departmental coordination. The goal is to build a normalized, long-term regulatory system that restores public trust in the inspection sector and supports China's quality-driven economic development strategy.
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