New Certification Scheme for Vehicle Comfort Seats launched in China

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has announced the launch of a new voluntary certification scheme focused on evaluating the performance of comfort seats in motor vehicles. This initiative includes the publication of a detailed technical specification—CQC/PV 18002-2025—and a set of implementation rules—CQC16-381111-2025—both tailored to define the requirements for certifying automotive comfort seats under the category 013071 S.E.A.T. These documents collectively provide a framework for grading comfort levels in vehicle seating, officially titled the “Performance Level Certification for Comfort Seats in Motor Vehicles.” Automotive Comfort Car Seats usually require CCC certification in order to be approved for import and sale in China.

The certification process aims to standardize the comfort rating of car seats based on scientifically backed evaluation criteria. Applications for this voluntary program are now open, allowing manufacturers to submit their products for assessment under the newly established scheme. By adhering to the specifications and certification rules, participating companies can enhance product credibility and align with consumer comfort expectations in the Chinese automotive market.

For more information on how CCC certification, the CCC Self-Declaration and voluntary CCAP or CQC certification may affect your company, or for more information about CCC certification in general, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

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You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).

New Battery Certification Standard GB38031-2025 replaces previous Regulation in China

The new Chinese standard GB38031-2025 was published on March 28, 2025, replacing the previously applicable version GB38031-2020. Mandatory implementation for new vehicles begins on July 1, 2026, while existing vehicles must provide proof of compliance by July 1, 2027. This results in a 12-month transition period to adapt to the updated requirements. Further details regarding implementation, including whether certain exemptions will apply, are not yet known and are expected to be clarified in upcoming TC11 announcements. EV batteries usually require battery registration in order to be approved for import and sale in China.

Key updates include revised requirements for thermal testing (“Thermal Propagation”) and the introduction of a new underbody test, the “Bottom Impact Test.” Additionally, the new standard includes a structured overview outlining which specific sub-tests at the pack level are required when component changes occur.

For more information on how battery registration, CCC certification, the CCC Self-Declaration and voluntary CCAP or CQC certification may affect your company, or for more information about CCC certification in general, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via email, Chat, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Europe: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673).

You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).

New GB Standards: Relevant Changes for Automotive and Battery Technology

We regularly publish advance information on new standards announced by the Chinese authorities that have recently entered into force or will come into force in the near future. Affected products must usually have CCC certification or other national standard approvals in order to be approved for import and distribution in China.

Recently announced or effective standards currently include (1) GB/T 45390-2025, Communication interface requirements for power lithium battery production equipment, (2) GB/T 45478-2025, General requirements for the identification of automobile tire performance grades, (3) GB/T 45452-2025, Hydraulic transmission 25MPa series single rod cylinder installation size. This is only a selection of the newly published standards.

Here is a partial overview of the new Quality Control Orders that will come into force next month:

For more information on how CCC certification, the CCC Self-Declaration and voluntary CCAP or CQC certification may affect your company, or for more information about CCC certification in general, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via email, Chat, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Europe: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673).

You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).

New Standards Endorsed for PEM Electrolyzers in China

On March 28, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China jointly announced the approval of 216 new recommended national standards. Among these are GB standards GB/T 45539-2025 related to the technical requirements for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers and GB/T 45541-2025 for methods for testing their performance. These additions aim to support the development and standardization of hydrogen production technologies in line with national energy goals.

Technical requirements and performance testing methods for PEM electrolyzers usually require national standard approval in order to be approved for import and sale in China.

For more information on how Chinese national standard approvals may affect your company, or for more information about CCC certification in general, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via email, Chat, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Europe: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673).

You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).