SN/T 4680-2016 in English
VALIDPreparation requirements of technical requirements for laboratory instrument and equipment procurement
- Issued on:2016-12-12
- Implemented on:2017-07-01
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Introduction
Standard Overview and Technical Background
SN/T 4680-2016, issued by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China, systematically specifies technical requirements for the entire procurement process for laboratory instruments and equipment. This standard, developed with reference to GB/T 1.1-2009, Guidelines for Standardization, focuses on addressing industry pain points such as unclear technical parameters and lack of acceptance criteria during the procurement process.
Core Content Analysis
| Chapter | Main Content | Implementation Points |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1-3.3 | Classification of Procurement Methods (Open Tendering, Competitive Negotiation, etc.) | A procurement method selection flowchart needs to be established |
| 3.4-3.6 | Laboratory Instrument Performance Index Requirements | Should include 12 key parameters such as measurement accuracy and stability |
| 5.2.4 | Specifications for the Preparation of Technical Response Documents | It is necessary to distinguish between benchmark parameters (◆) and important parameters (#) signs. |
Key technical requirements
Typical instrument procurement case
Take analytical balance as an example. The standard requirements are clear:
- Metrological performance: Reading accuracy ≤0.1mg under 200g range
- Stabilization time: ≤1.5s
- Calibration cycle: Annual calibration service is mandatory
Implementation suggestions
- Establish a template library of technical parameters for instrument equipment procurement
- Supplier evaluation should include 3 years of quality traceability records
- A 72-hour continuous stability test is required during the acceptance phase.
Analysis of Standard Evolution
Compared with the previous version of the standard, the 2016 version has the following major improvements:
- Added technical demonstration requirements for single-source procurement
- Refined the environmental adaptability indicators for testing equipment
- Strengthened the clauses for evaluating suppliers' technical service capabilities

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