MIIT: Strictly control the printed circuit board projects that simply expand production capacity with low technological levels.

On November 12, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the draft for the industry standard conditions and management measures for printed circuit board (PCB) industry (soliciting opinions). The draft mentioned strict control over PCB projects that solely expand capacity with low technological levels. It encourages the clustering development of the PCB industry, the construction of industrial parks with complete supporting equipment, and enterprises to become stronger by enhancing technological and management innovation, improving product quality and production efficiency, and reducing production costs. It aims to promote the construction of internationally influential, technologically advanced, and specialized enterprises. The original text further elaborates on the industry standard conditions for the PCB industry soliciting opinions to enhance management, guide industrial transformation and upgrading, promote the sustainable and healthy development of the PCB industry, and follow principles such as optimizing layout, adjusting structure, environmental protection, promoting innovation, and providing classification guidance. It details requirements for industrial layout, project construction, production scale, technological processes, quality management, knowledge property rights, intelligent manufacturing, green manufacturing, energy and land conservation, resource utilization, environmental protection, occupational health, and safety production. Additionally, it outlines conditions for applying, reviewing, supervising, and managing enterprises in the PCB industry to ensure compliance with the standards and guidelines set forth in the document.