In China, new regulations and standards for power plugs and sockets were released on July 24, 2024, as GB1002-2024. This standard mainly adds insulating protection covers for the plugs. It applies to all products in China that are connected to 220V mains electricity, such as power adapters, power cords, etc. The specific changes in the new regulations are as follows:：

Key changes/Points of Variation：

1）The power plug has been equipped with an insulating cover, changing from optional to mandatory (with a transition period of 3 years)

2）New addition: Bending test for insulated bushing with live plug (transition period: 3 years)

3）New requirement for drum tests for plug-in devices (such as power supplies/PLCs) (transition period of 1 year)

4）Newly added: Requirements for the end dimensions of the latch (transition period of 1 year)

5）Newly added 32A plug socket and combined socket form