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Application for CCC Certificate Extensions: Minimum 90 Days Prior to Expiration Date
The Chinese certification authority CCAP (“China Certification Centre for Automotive Products”, Chinese: 中汽认证中心) has emphasized that certificate holders of valid CCC certificates need to apply for certificate extension 90 days prior to the expiration date of the valid CCC certificate.
A CCC certificate is normally valid for a period of five years. In order to maintain validity, the manufacturer must be in compliance with all of the required regulations, including keeping up with their mandatory annual follow-up inspections.
A new regulation of the certification authority now requires that certificate holders must apply for certificate extension at least 90 days prior to the expiration date. The manufacturer must submit an application for certificate extension, after which the certification authority will issue a new CCC certificate valid for another five years. If the manufacturer fails to apply 90 days prior to the certificate expiration, the certifying authority may suspend or cancel the certification. Cancelation of the certificate will require the manufacturer to start the certification process from the beginning if they wish to continue to sell their products in China.
Another important issue is to make sure that any product design changes, supplier changes or changes in the quality management system must be reported to the certifying authority with a change application. Failure to do so will render the certificate out of compliance and may result in suspension or revocation of the CCC certificate.
Additionally, change applications must be submitted when the Chinese certifying authorities update the GB standards or Implementation Rules. The relevant current changes must be reflected on the CCC certificate by a set date. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to keep their certifications and products in compliance.
You can find more information about these topics on our webpage “CCC Change Management”.
Are you the holder of a CCC certificate that will expire soon or are you unsure whether your CCC certificate still complies with the current regulations? We manage all aspects of CCC including initial certification, certificate modification, adding additional products to an existing certificate, change in suppliers, managing random test sample requests, and much, much more. We can quote you our all-inclusive CCC package, or custom tailor a package that includes only the services you request.
We look forward to assisting you with any of your required certificate changes. Also, if you are interested in receiving a CCC certification or need more information about the CCC certification process, costs or our all-inclusive CCC certification package, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135,
US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.
CCC: Training course in Cooperation with TUV Academy
Our next CCC training course will take place March 26, 2015 in Berlin. It is called “Fully Informed for China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) – Certification Requirements and Procedures” and we will be presenting it in cooperation with TÜV SÜD Academy.
The goal of our training courses is to provide a good understanding of the CCC certification process, the barriers, and to give a good overall view of what to expect and how to proceed.
Participants will learn about the Chinese national standards (known as GB standard), which are what determine if CCC certification is required for a particular product. We will discuss the importance of digging deeper into the product function to determine which other certifications may be required for particular products. Some additional certifications that may be needed, depending on the product, include CEL (China Energy Label) and NAL (Network Access License). Manufacturers often overlook these additional certifications, not realizing that they are needed. If a product does not have all of the required certifications it is not in compliance with the Chinese regulations and may be held at customs, regardless of having CCC certification. Another important topic of the training course will be spare parts. Sending spare parts to China can be very difficult for manufacturers. We will go into some of the challenges and some possible solutions.
More information about upcoming courses are available hier directly on the TÜV SÜD Academy page. The following dates are planned for 2015:
March 26, 2015 – Berlin
September 24, 2015 – Frankfurt
November 23, 2015 – Munich
October 26, 2015 – Stuttgart
Another training course, “Certification Requirements and Procedures in the People’s Republic of China in the Automotive Sector”, will also be offered. This class will be specific to the automotive industry and will provide industry specific knowledge of the CCC certification process for this sector. The following dates are planned:
April 22, 2015 – Munich
September 7, 2015 – Stuttgart
You can find more information about the automotive course hier.
On our website you will find a schedule of upcoming training events and lectures under the tab “Training.” We are also available to provide personalized In-House Training and Lectures.
If you would like more Information regarding CCC certification, please visit our website. Here you can learn more about the certification process and the costs associated with certification. You will also find details regarding our certification package on our website including a general anticipated time frame. Take a look at our references section to see some of our clients and what they are saying about us. For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
Please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions you may have.
CCC Certification Presentation at the Chamber of Commerce Giessen-Friedberg
On March 17, 2015 China Certification Corporation will give a presentation regarding CCC certification at the Chamber of Commerce Gießen-Friedberg taking place during the “20. Working Group China”. This will be an excellent opportunity to get insight into the subject and to get to know MPR China Certification GmbH – China Certification Corporation personally. After the presentation there will be time to discuss any specific questions you may have in regards to CCC certification.
The “Working Group of China” event is presented by the Chamber of Commerce Mittelhessen network (IHK Giessen-Friedberg, IHK Lahn-Dill, and Chamber of Commerce Limburg) and has been around since 2005. The focus of these events has been to promote business opportunities through a better understanding of the market and the necessary conditions to enter the market. The events also allow a good exchange of experiences between participants who are currently doing business in China and businesses who are planning to, or are already in the process of entering the Chinese market.
The “20. Working Group China” will take place at the German Industry & Commerce Gießen-Friedberg, Lonystraße 7, 35390 Gießen, Germany from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on March 17, 2015.
More information is available here on the website of the Chamber of Commerce Giessen-Friedberg, where you will be able to register soon.
Since 2005, the China Certification Corporation has been helping companies around the world obtain CCC (China Compulsory Certification), CEL (China Energy Label) and CFDA (Chinese Medical Products Registration by China State Food and Drug Administration). We also offer customs clearance in China.
If you would like more Information regarding CCC certification, please visit our website. Here you can learn more about the certification process and the costs associated with certification. You will also find details regarding our certification package on our website including a general anticipated time frame. Take a look at our references section to see some of our clients and what they are saying about us. For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
Please do not hesitate to write us an Email with any questions you may have.
New GB Standard for Ice Cream Machines from January 2016
The Chinese certification authority CQC (China Quality Certification Center) announced in mid-January 2015 that a new GB standards (GB stands for Guobiao, or “National Standard”) for “Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Refrigeration Equipment with Special Requirements for Ice Cream Machines and Ice Making Machines” will be published later this year. The new GB standard GB4706.13-2014 will be implemented on January 1, 2016. Products that were certified according to the old GB standard GB4706.13-2008 must comply with the new GB standard as soon as it becomes mandatory. This also applies for change of certifications and new CCC certifications.
The Chinese certification authority CQC will host a conference in China in order to discuss the changes and necessary change procedure prior to the start of submission of CCC changing applications. Members of the Chinese certification authority as well as anyone interested in the new GB standard are welcome to attend the conference. The admission to the conference is free of charge, but requires prior registration. The conference will take place in the following cities: January 22, 2015 in Shunde and Hangzhou and January 23, 2015 in Hefei. The conference will discuss the changes of the GB standard that are relevant for ice cream machines and ice making machines. There will be an emphasis on the following three topics:
- Implementation of updated requirements for ice cream machines/ice making machines
- Different requirements for new and used ice cream/ice making machines
- Functions of ice cream/ice making machine components
It is still open as to what the final requirements concerning the new GB standard for “Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Refrigeration Equipment with Special Requirements for Ice Cream Machines and Ice Making Machines” will be. As soon as they are made public, we will keep you updated on our News page.
Also check our website if you want more information regarding CCC certification, the CCC certification process, CCC costs, and more information about our all-inclusive CCC certification package. You may want to look at our references page to see what some our clients have to say about us.
Are you looking for more information regarding new Chinese standards? Do you need more information regarding regulatory updates? If so, please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.
For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
AQSIQ: Article About Exporting Recycling Material to China Published in the Journal “RECYCLING magazin”
The article deals with the Chinese AQSIQ approval requirement for foreign companies who want to export recycling material into China. It also mentions the SEPA license that the Chinese importers of recycling materials need to obtain to bring these materials in.
The Beijing based Chinese authority AQSIQ (“General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine,” in Chinese: 国家质量监督检验检疫总局) is responsible for the issuing and administration of the “License of Registration for Overseas Supplier Enterprise of Imported Solid Wastes as Raw Materials”. This institution is the highest of all certification authorities in China and all other executive bodies (e.g. CQC, CCAP, CCIC) fall under the AQSIQ.
In the article Mr. Busch explains the process involved and the complexities of the registration process. He also discussed the estimated 500 AQSIQ licenses (estimated by the Bureau of International Recycling) that will be expiring by the end of 2014 and the deadlines to apply for prolongation of an AQSIQ registration.
The article was published only in print and only in the German language. You can download a PDF for free here.
Mr. Julian Busch has published numerous articles in journals and online regarding the topic of market entry and product certifications for the Chinese market. You can find a list of his published articles here.
Do you want to export scrap material to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)?
We will check to see if your product requires an AQSIQ registration at no charge. Simply send us the exact material name and HS Code (customs code) by Email.
If you decide to apply for an AQSIQ registration, we will consult you during the process of preparing the application documents, including providing sample documents for reference in most cases. Please contact us for an individual and non-binding offer for the AQSIQ registration.
You can reach us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or by email.
Extended AQSIQ Product Catalogue for Recycling Materials 2015
The Chinese certification authority AQSIQ (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine) announced on December 31, 2014 the extension of the product catalogue for the import of solid waste and recycling material into the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The new product catalogue regulations will be implemented January 1, 2015.
The product catalogue was established in 2009 and describes the import regulations for solid waste and recycling materials. The Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, and the General Administration of Customs of the PRC collaborated to create a new extended version of the product catalogue.
The updates to the product catalogue were made in consideration of the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste” and in accordance with the “Administrative Measures for the Import of Solid Waste.”
The product catalogue for the import of solid waste and recycling material consists of 3 parts:
- Prohibited scrap material
- Restricted recycling material
- Permitted recycling material
The list of prohibited scrap material that cannot be imported into the PRC consists of 12 product categories. Animal waste products, expired medication, cullet, waste oil or old clothes are a few of the prohibited scrap materials listed. Restricted recycling materials include scrap paper, plastic scrap and silicone waste to name a few. Recycling materials that are on the “Permitted” list, such as scrap wood, can be imported with relatively few problems.
No matter which kind of solid waste or recycling material you are dealing with, if your company plans to export scrap material to China you will need an AQSIQ registration. The AQSIQ registration guarantees that your scrap material is non-hazardous and is in accordance with the Chinese environmental standards.
Do you want to export scrap material to the PRC and don’t know whether it is allowed?
We will check to see if your product requires an AQSIQ registration at no charge. Simply send us the exact material name and HS Code (customs code) by Email.
If you decide to apply for an AQSIQ registration, we will consult you during the process of preparing the application documents, including providing sample documents for reference in most cases. Please contact us for an individual and non-binding offer for the AQSIQ registration.
You can reach us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or by email.
CCC: CNCA Publishes List with HS Codes for CCC Mandatory Products
The Chinese certification authority CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration, in Chinese: 中国国家认证认可监督管理委员会) has recently published a list on its website which defines the customs tariff numbers for CCC mandatory products.
Customs tariff numbers (“HS Codes”, also known as “Harmonized System”) are used to categorize products for the customs clearance process.
The list only contains HS codes for products requiring a China Compulsory Certificate (CCC, also abbreviated as “3C”).
By checking the list, you can get a first impression of whether a certain product needs a CCC certificate or if a certain HS code indicates that CCC is mandatory. The list does not replace the official CCC product catalogue provided by CQC (China Quality Certification Centre, in Chinese.: 中国质量认证中心).
Although it may be a good first step, it is also important to check the product based on technical specifications and description of use. The HS Codes are independent from the CCC product catalogue, and are not simultaneously updated. Because of this Incorrect correlation of product categories can result in misinformation.
Manufacturers need to check whether there is an existing Chinese GB Standard (GB stands for “Guobiao”, Chinese for “National Standard”) for their product that requires a CCC certification. If so, CCC is mandatory and the product will need to be certified according to the corresponding Implementation Rules.
Are you unsure if your products require a CCC certificate? Or do you want to check if there are Chinese GB Standards for your products?
If so, please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.
For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
CCC: New GB Standard for Seats and Their Anchorages
The Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China (SAC) recently published a new GB Standard for the “Strength of the seats and their anchorages of passenger vehicles”. The new GB standard will be mandatory starting July 1, 2015.
Seats are considered one of the most important safety components in a passenger vehicle. The old GB standard GB 13057-2003 was introduced 11 years ago. The Chinese authorities updated this GB standard to ensure improvements in occupant safety.
According to the new GB standard, seats and their anchorages now need to undergo
dynamic testing, static tests will no longer be required. A product certification can only be done after making sure the seats and anchorages comply with the technical requirements and have passed the required dynamic tests.
The new standard is based on the ECE R80 (UN Regulation for “Seats for Omnibuses”) which was released on October 25, 2011.The new GB standard was created in accordance with the ECE rules and regulations for vehicle categories M2 and M3 of the vehicle classes II, III and B for seats and anchorages. The vehicle categories M2 and M3 underwent an improvement of quality requirements during the production process as well as an enhancement of safety aspects.
As soon as the new GB standard becomes mandatory, manufacturers of seats and anchorages will need to comply with the new GB Standard GB 13057-2014. All changes in certificate and new CCC certifications will need to comply with the new GB standard. Holders of CCC certificates that comply with the old GB standard GB 13057-2003 will have to apply for a change of GB standard before the next follow up inspection and will be required to do product tests according to the new GB standard.
If a seat manufacturer does not apply for a change for their certificate on time, they run the risk of non-conformance and possibly even suspension or revocation of their certificate.
Are you looking for more information regarding new Chinese standards? Do you need more information regarding regulatory updates? If so, please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.
For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
CCC: Change Management According to the CCC Regulations
Manufacturers who have gone through the initial CCC certification process have taken the first big step to sell their products into China. However, it is important to note that the manufacturer is responsible to notify the certifying authority of any relevant changes in order to maintain the CCC certification in compliance with the Chinese regulations.
A well-organized Change Management system must be implemented by the manufacturer. A person responsible for the quality management is required to announce any planned relevant changes by submitting the necessary applications and to implement changes only after approval by the Chinese authorities.
The Implementation Rules require that the certifying authority be notified of any of the following:
- Product design changes
- Product structure changes
- “Key component” changes
- Raw materials changes
- Suppliers changes
- Changes in facility management structure
It is important that the certificate holder communicates any changes in the early stage with the Chinese certification Authorities and does not announce it after implementation, or until the follow up audit. Failure to follow these regulations can lead to non-conformities in the audit and may result in a cancellation of the CCC certificate.
It is also necessary to perform the annual factory inspections and product testing, which have to be done in accordance with the current Implementing Rules and GB Standards
(GB stands for “Guobiao”, Chinese for “National Standard”).
If you are unsure whether you have made notifiable changes on your products without informing the authorities or if you plan to implement changes and you don’t know whether you need to file a change application, contact us and we will consult with the relevant Chinese institution(s) and get back with you regarding what you will need to do.
Please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135,
US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.
Information regarding CCC certification, the certification process and the costs can be found on our website. You will also find details regarding our certification package can be found on our website including a general anticipated time frame. Take a look at our references section for a list of some of our clients and what they are saying about us. For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.