This paper discusses the significance, design parameters and content for establishing new product standards for bamboo utilization in China. It also analyzes the status of the current standards and the need for international standardization, especially where bamboo products are used in construction. An experiment has been designed and completed which was developed around the National Bamboo Standards for both China and India. The results showed that the mechanical properties of bamboo were affected significantly by loading speed. Furthermore, the confusion of multiple bamboo standards is discussed and suggestions for future standard modification were made.