This document specifies the terms and definitions, classification, basic requirements, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage and quality commitment of ceramic valve cores for faucets (hereinafter referred to as "valve cores"). This document applies to ceramic valve cores installed in faucets with working pressure (static pressure) not greater than 1.0 MPa and water supply temperature of 4°C to 90°C. This document does not apply to thermostatic valve cores and constant pressure valve cores.