To thoroughly implement the guiding principles of the National Standardization Development Outline and further strengthen China’s engagement and influence in international standardization within the primary battery sector, the “IEC 60086 Series Standards Proposal and Technical Clauses Discussion Meeting”, organized by the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Primary Batteries (SAC/TC 176) and hosted by Tiger Head Company, was recently convened at the company’s Tianying Plaza Conference Center.

A Gathering of Industry Experts

The event brought together over 20 distinguished experts, scholars, and industry representatives from the China Battery Industry Association, prestigious universities, leading research institutions, and prominent enterprises in the sector. These esteemed participants gathered to deliberate on the future direction of international standards in the primary battery industry.

Welcome Address by Tiger Head Company

On behalf of the host, Mr. Zhou Songyi, Party Secretary and General Manager of Tiger Head, delivered a warm and sincere welcome address. In his remarks, he expressed heartfelt appreciation for the trust placed in the company by the Standards Committee and extended his gratitude to all the attending experts and peers. He emphasized that the privilege of hosting this milestone event for International Standards Workshop is both a profound responsibility and a great honor for Tiger Head. The company is committed to fostering open and constructive exchanges, encouraging the free exchange of ideas, and contributing actively to the development of a scientific, rigorous, forward-looking, and globally aligned international standards framework. Tiger Head remains dedicated to continuously contributing “Chinese Wisdom” and “Chinese Solutions” to the global primary battery industry.

Technical Discussions on IEC Standards

The discussions during the meeting centered on the latest developments and key technological trends in international standards. Mr. Ma Kouxiang, a China-registered expert with IEC/TC 35 and Deputy Secretary-General of SAC/TC 176, provided detailed briefings on the IEC 60086-1, IEC 60086-2-1, and IEC 60086-2-2 international standards. In addition, participating experts shared updates on the latest research progress related to aqueous electrolyte batteries and button cell technologies.

Leadership and Outcomes of the Meeting

Under the leadership of Mr. Wang Haibo, Deputy Director and Secretary-General of SAC/TC 176, and Professor Wang Lizhen, Deputy Director of the Committee, all participants engaged in in-depth, pragmatic, and constructive discussions concerning the technical clauses of the three core standards. The meeting concluded successfully after in-depth discussions, producing constructive meeting outcomes and laying a solid foundation for China’s subsequent submission of formal proposals to IEC/TC 35.

Impact on China’s Role in Global Standardization

The successful convening of this meeting not only served as a valuable platform for communication and collaboration between domestic and international experts, but also fostered deeper integration between international standards and China’s industrial practices. Furthermore, it fully demonstrated the active participation and strong capabilities of Chinese enterprises, exemplified by Tiger Head Battery Group, in the field of international standardization. This achievement underscores China’s steady progression from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Innovated in China’, highlighting its commitment to driving industry advancement through innovation and standardization.

Conclusion
Tiger Head hosted the IEC 60086 Standards Meeting, organized by SAC/TC 176, to enhance China’s influence in global battery standards. Experts discussed IEC 60086-1, IEC 60086-2-1, and IEC 60086-2-2, focusing on technical clauses and battery innovations, producing outcomes for IEC proposals and showcasing China’s standardization leadership.