National standards review conference for “Light weight physically strengthened glass” and “Architectural safety glass, Volume 2” was held in Fujian. This review conference was jointly sponsored by the National Industrial Glass and Special Glass Standardization Technical Committee, China Building Material Test & Certification Group Co., Ltd., and the National Safety Glass & Quartz Glass Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, hosted by Fujian Xin Fu Xing Glass Co., Ltd. 48 experts from the industry standards committee examined the two proposed national glass standards and discussed the future directions in flat glass.

According to the introduction, “Light weight physically strengthened glass” for the first time classified 3 mm or thinner tempered glass that had been heat treated to enhance its mechanical strength. It plays an irreplaceable role in regulating glass product standards and promoting the healthy development of glass market.

The purpose of this national tempered glass standards amendment is to provide unified standards for the properties of tempered glass, homogeneous glass treatment, system requirements, and its testing methods. The revision of these standards will positively contribute to the improvement of the nation’s glass safety, especially building safety. It will also help to promote the transformation and upgrade of the industry while effectively resolving overcapacity issues that the domestic glass industry is currently facing.