Entering the Chinese Market: CCC Certification

CCC is China's compulsory product certification regime. Products on the scope list cannot be imported, sold or used without a CCC certificate.

The obligation lies with the party placing the product on the Chinese market. The application can be made in the manufacturer's name; in practice the use of a representative established in China is common.

• Product description, model list and determination of the GB standard
• A type test report from an authorised laboratory in China
• The critical component list and its certificates
• Factory quality control documentation
• Chinese label and user manual

1. 01Scope DeterminationIt is determined which legislation and marking scope the product falls under in the target market. This step defines the entire process; getting it wrong wastes all subsequent work.
2. 02Determining Applicable StandardsThe standards accepted by the market and any national deviations are identified. The same IEC standard may apply with different deviations in different markets.
3. 03Establishing the Test PlanIt is assessed which part of existing test reports will be accepted; missing tests are planned. A CB Scheme report, if available, reduces retesting.
4. 04Local Party and RegistrationIf the market requires an established representative, importer or applicant, this party is designated and the necessary registrations are made.
5. 05Tests and Technical FileTests are conducted and the technical file is prepared. Some markets require testing to be performed within their own country.
6. 06Certification or DeclarationDepending on the market's regime, a manufacturer's declaration is drawn up or a certificate is obtained from the authorised body; a factory audit is carried out if required.
7. 07Marking and LabellingThe mark and label are applied according to the market's format and language rules. The language requirement is checked at customs in most markets.
8. 08Shipment and CustomsIf a pre-shipment document is required, it is obtained; the document set to be presented at customs is completed.

• The process: type testing + initial factory inspection + certificate + annual follow-up inspection
• Testing is carried out in China; shipping the sample is a significant item in the timetable
• A change of critical component or place of manufacture must be notified
• The CCC mark is printed under permission

1. 01Compulsory certification and self-declarationA declaration route was opened for some categories removed from the scope; which route the product is subject to is confirmed against the list in force.
2. 02The product certificate and factory inspectionBoth are inseparable parts of certification; a test report does not substitute for factory inspection and a change of place of manufacture requires reassessment.
3. 03Compulsory certification and medical device registrationMedical devices are subject to a separate authority's registration and approval arrangement; general compulsory certification does not take its place.
4. 04Certificate ownershipThe certificate is issued in the name of an applicant established in the country and the certificate holder controls the product in the market; this is a commercial matter that must be dealt with explicitly in the contract.

This page describes entry into the China market. The scheme itself — its scope, process, validity period and required documents — is covered in detail on the certification page.

This section's content is being prepared. The roadmap specific to your product and target market at the quote stage in writing.