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The chemical industry has built a solid foundation for standardization, but overall, the level remains relatively low, according to Meng Quansheng, an expert from the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association, speaking at the Forum on Standardization and Enhancing Core Competence of Petrochemical Enterprises hosted by the China National Chemical Information Center and the China Standardization Association. As of September 2008, the industry had a total of 4,493 active standards. Of these, 2,047 were national standards—295 of which were mandatory, 1,750 were recommended, and 2 were standard samples. Additionally, there were 2,446 industry standards, with 359 being mandatory and 2,087 recommended. These figures highlight the extensive efforts made in standard development. According to statistics, chemical product standards account for about 10% of all national and industry standards. International standards (ISO) for chemical products also represent more than 10% of the total. So far, 1,412 national chemical standards have adopted international or advanced foreign standards, making up 69% of the total. Similarly, 905 industry standards incorporate international or foreign advanced standards, accounting for 37% of the total. Despite these achievements, experts at the forum pointed out several challenges in the industry's standardization efforts. First, many standards lack practical applicability. There are limited standards related to safety, environmental protection, energy efficiency, human health, and market regulation. Most focus on product standards, with fewer management and trade-related standards. The structure is still simplistic, and there is a lack of attention to hazardous substances. Second, the quality of standards is not high. Due to a shortage of national standards and insufficient interest in foundational and integrated standards, basic research and proper standard development have been hindered. Technical content often lags behind industry needs, leading to outdated standards. Third, the revision cycle for standards is long, and there is a gap between existing standards and market demands. On average, current standards are over five years old, and it takes three years to prepare or revise a new one. This delay makes it difficult to respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Fourth, there is a shortage of qualified standardization professionals, especially those with the expertise to participate in international standardization activities. High-level talent is scarce, limiting the industry’s global influence. Finally, the standardization efforts of Chinese chemical companies remain weak. Developed countries have increasingly used standard barriers as a new form of trade restriction through technology patenting, patent standardization, and licensing. These barriers are now one of the most effective tools for developed nations to suppress less technologically advanced countries and gain monopolistic profits. Due to a lack of core patented technologies and strategic awareness of standards, Chinese enterprises are often excluded from the "standard war" game, lacking the understanding needed to compete effectively in this area.

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