The national standard "Specifications for Packaging and Transporting Cultural Relics," developed primarily by the China Packaging Science Research and Testing Center, has been officially released.

The issuance of this standard not only highlights the nation's strong commitment to cultural heritage safety but also provides a unified, science-based guideline for the packaging and transportation of cultural relics nationwide. With The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Museum serves as the primary drafting unit. ， United The formulated "Standards for Packaging and Transporting Cultural Relics" The national standard GB/T 23862-2024 was released on July 24, 2024. Proposed by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and managed by the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Cultural Heritage Protection, it will come into effect on November 1, 2024.

The issuance of this standard not only underscores the nation's strong commitment to cultural heritage safety but also provides a unified, science-based guideline for (cultural relics) packaging and transportation efforts across the country.

In recent years, with the vigorous development of cultural heritage initiatives, exhibitions and exchanges of cultural relics between museums—and even international touring exhibitions—have become increasingly common. Against this backdrop, ensuring the safe transportation and relocation of museum collections has emerged as a critical challenge for cultural heritage preservation efforts. The newly released "Guidelines for Packaging and Transporting Cultural Relics" not only builds upon the core principles of the original standards but also incorporates essential new elements, such as risk assessments, tailored to meet the demands of today's evolving practices. These updates are designed to minimize the risk of damage during transit, thereby safeguarding the integrity of cultural artifacts throughout their journey.

A relevant official from the National Cultural Heritage Administration stated that the issuance of the new "Standards for Packaging and Transporting Cultural Relics" marks a significant milestone in China's cultural heritage preservation efforts. This standard will provide robust safeguards for the safe transportation of cultural relics, enabling them to play an even greater role in sharing historical and scientific-cultural knowledge, as well as fostering cultural exchanges—both domestically and internationally. At the same time, the implementation of these standards will also drive continuous innovation and advancement in China's cultural relic protection technologies, laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the field.

With the official implementation of the new standards, nationwide efforts in cultural relic packaging and transportation will see a comprehensive upgrade. We look forward to, in the near future, more precious cultural artifacts being safely and scientifically preserved as they travel beyond China’s borders, showcasing the nation’s rich history and vibrant cultural heritage to the world—and contributing even more significantly to their promotion and appreciation on an international stage.