Measures for the Administration of Safety Evaluation Institutions of the Guangdong Production Safety Supervision Administration

**Promulgation Unit**: Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Safety Production Supervision **[Signed]**: Guangdong Province Safety Supervision (2007) No. 570 **[Promulgation Date]**: December 3, 2007 **[Implementation Date]**: December 3, 2007 **[Title]**: Administrative Measures for Safety Evaluation Agencies of the Guangdong Production Safety Supervision Administration **Measures for the Administration of Safety Evaluation Institutions of the Guangdong Production Safety Supervision Administration** Guangdong Yuejian [2007] 570 Issued by the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Safety and Production Supervision on December 3, 2007, under Guangdong Yuejian [2007] No. 570, from December 3, 2007. --- **Chapter 1: General Provisions** The purpose of these measures is to strengthen the management of safety evaluation agencies, standardize safety assessment activities, and promote a fair, open, and orderly system of intermediary services in safety evaluation. This aims to improve the quality and level of safety assessments in accordance with the "Occupational Safety and Health Law" and other relevant regulations. Article 2: These measures apply to safety evaluation agencies and professionals operating within the administrative region of Guangdong Province, conducting statutory safety evaluations, and working under the supervision of safety production management departments. Foreign institutions seeking safety evaluation qualifications must follow state regulations, unless otherwise specified by law. Article 3: Safety evaluation agencies are subject to a qualification management system. Only those with valid certificates can perform assessments within their designated scope. Professionals must also hold appropriate qualifications to practice legally. Article 4: Safety evaluation qualifications are divided into two levels: A and B. Grade A is issued by the State Administration of Work Safety, while Grade B is approved by the Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau. Article 5: The business scope for Grade B evaluations follows the General Standard for Safety Evaluation (AQ8001-2007). If new national standards are issued, they will take precedence. Article 6: Grade B agencies may conduct pre-evaluations, acceptance assessments, and safety status evaluations for projects with an investment of up to 200 million yuan. Other projects must comply with national regulations. --- **Chapter II: Application Conditions and Approval Procedures** Article 7: To apply for a Grade B certificate, agencies must meet several conditions, including having independent legal status, sufficient office space, registered capital, sound internal systems, qualified personnel, and passing provincial examinations. Article 8: The application process involves submitting forms and supporting documents to the Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau, which has 20 days to review and issue or deny the certificate. Article 9: Out-of-province Grade A agencies must notify local authorities and submit copies of their qualification and business licenses before conducting assessments in Guangdong. Article 10: Grade B certificates are valid for three years. Extensions must be applied for three months in advance, following similar procedures as initial applications. Article 11: Changes such as mergers, closures, or changes in leadership require formal updates to the Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau. --- **Chapter III: Safety Evaluation Organizations and Evaluators** Article 12: Agencies must conduct assessments independently, abide by laws and ethics, and take full responsibility for their results. Article 13: Assessments must be conducted within the scope of the agency’s qualifications, with contracts signed between the agency and the client. Article 14: Fees must comply with regulations or industry standards, avoiding unfair pricing practices. Article 15: Professionals must maintain ethical standards, avoid disclosing confidential information, and only practice at one agency. Article 16: Agencies and evaluators must cooperate with inspections and follow guidelines set by the Provincial Safety Supervision Bureau. Article 17: Annual performance reports must be submitted to local safety bureaus for record-keeping. Article 18: Agencies should enhance technical capabilities, ensure staff accountability, and maintain high-quality assessments. --- **Chapter IV: Supervision and Management** Article 19: Safety authorities must act fairly and transparently, publishing lists of certified agencies and accepting public feedback. Article 20: Authorities must not interfere with agency operations, impose regional restrictions, or collect illegal fees. Article 21: Local safety departments are responsible for monitoring and inspecting agencies, using peer reviews and random checks. Article 22: The Provincial Bureau oversees Grade B agencies, conducting regular assessments based on established criteria. Article 23: The bureau promotes integrity and self-regulation, investigating violations such as false reports, misuse of certificates, or exceeding scope of work. Article 24: Anyone can report violations, and authorities must investigate and protect the identity of informants. Article 25: Violations of these measures may result in penalties under relevant laws and regulations. --- **Chapter V: Supplementary Provisions** Article 26: The Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Safety Production Supervision is responsible for interpreting these measures. Article 27: These measures take effect upon publication, and previous regulations are hereby repealed. For more information, visit the China Security Industry Network at: http://?ArticleID=49020