On March 15, 2022, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and Standardization Administration (SAC) published the amendments of the GB 30871-2014 Safety Code of Special work in Chemical Manufactory, which is renamed as Safety Specifications of Special Work in Hazardous Chemicals Enterprises (GB 30871-2022). It will come into force on October 1, 2022.

The GB 30871-2014 which took effect on June 1, 2015, has helped effectively prevent accidents during special works. However, many problems still need to be addressed. Specifically, some clauses are not restrictive enough, some standards are prone to be misunderstood by enterprises, and some control measures need to be further improved. Therefore, the revision is necessary to enhance binding force, clarify terms and requirements, prevent and resolve major safety risks associated with special work, emphasize the responsibilities of relevant units and personnel, etc.