Gb 18623 and 18 187 are both national standards related to vinegar, but the difference between them is that the former is a special standard, while GB 18 187 is a general standard for national vinegar production. It can be said that these two standards are both national standards, but one is a general standard and the other is a special standard. Theoretically, both of them are good and bad, so they can't be compared.

Standards related to vinegar:

Gb/t 18 187 is the definition, product classification, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules and requirements for labeling, packaging, transportation and storage of fermented vinegar. This standard is applicable to fermented vinegar for seasoning, but not for health care.

GB/T refers to the recommended national standard (GB/T), and "T" is read as "push" here. Recommended national standards refer to the national standards voluntarily adopted through economic means or market regulation in production, exchange and use.

Any unit has the right to decide whether to adopt such standards, and will not bear economic or legal responsibility for violating such standards. However, once it is accepted and adopted, or the parties agree to be included in the economic contract, it becomes the technical basis that all parties must abide by and is legally binding.