The group standard ‘T/CSTM 00637-2022 Electroplating-silver Effect Coatings’ (hereinafter referred to as the Standard), which prescribes the requirements the electroplating-silver effect coatings should conform to in China, was made public and took effect on November 29, 2022. The Standard specifies the terms and definitions, the product classification, the requirements, the test method, the inspection rules, the marks, packaging and storage, etc., for electroplating-silver effect coatings. It is applicable to the coating products with the simulated electroplating-silver effect, and such products are mainly used in the decoration of surfaces for electronics, automotive interior parts, etc. For the electroplating-silver effect coatings in other fields, refer to this Standard.