TSG Z7004-2011 Active

Article I: In order to standardize the approval work of special equipment type testing institutions, these rules are formulated in accordance with the "Regulations on the Safety Supervision of Special Equipment" and the "Regulations on the Management of Special Equipment Inspection and Testing Institutions". These rules apply to the approval of special equipment type testing institutions as stipulated in the "Regulations on the Management of Special Equipment Inspection and Testing Institutions". Article II: The approval is divided into initial approval, supplementary approval, and certificate renewal approval. Article III: After being approved, special equipment type testing institutions shall obtain the "Special Equipment Inspection and Testing Approval Certificate (Type Testing)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Approval Certificate") before they can undertake type testing work within the scope of the approved items. The type testing approval items for special equipment are listed in Annex A. Article IV: Special equipment type testing institutions and their inspection and testing personnel, test personnel, and professional technical personnel shall not engage in the production and sale of special equipment or provide services that affect their independence and impartiality. They shall not recommend or supervise the production and sales of special equipment in their own names. Article V: The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "National Quality Supervision and Inspection Administration") is the approval authority for special equipment type testing institutions (hereinafter referred to as the "Approval Authority"). The establishment of type testing institutions shall be based on the principles of giving full play to regional resources or industry advantages, rational layout, and scale development.