CCC for Interior Parts
As of January 1, 2015 the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration) increased the scope of required interior trim parts that now need CCC. Parts such as the steering wheel, removable floor mats, center console and dashboard are just a few of the new additions to the CCC required list.
For car manufacturers and automotive suppliers it is often difficult to check whether an interior trimming part needs CCC certification or not.
To determine if CCC is needed, several criteria need to be examined:
- Size of the part (does the part meet the minimums size requirement to get CCC)
- Location of the part in the car
- Function / use of the part
It is best to always check directly with the Chinese certifying authority to see if CCC is needed. If it is determined that CCC is not needed, and official rejection notice can be applied for.
The following parts require a CCC certificate:
- Door panels
- Pillars
- Inner lining
As of January 1, 2015 the following interior parts also require CCC:
- Dashboard
- Center console
- Removable floor mats
- Cabrio roof (convertible top, convertible roof systems)
- Parts inside a closed trunk
- Parts of the engine compartment
New Implementation Rules were also announced, and must be observed in order to maintain compliance. Manufacturers will need to update their certificates before the deadlines. You can find more information regarding the new CNCA implementation rules in our news section here. Please also do not hesitate to contact us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe,: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or by email for further support.
Service parts (spare parts) can also require a CCC. There are special regulations for these products, so automotive suppliers should consult the Chinese certification bodies to check need. In addition, it should be deeply discussed which plant is responsible to apply for CCC certification.
In the course of CCC certification, the interior part needs to pass burning tests according to the Chinese GB Standard GB 8410-2006. Testing must be done at a CNCA approved, accredited test laboratory in China. You can find more information regarding GB 8410-2006 here.
Once approved for CCC the parts can be marked with CCC logo in accordance to special guidelines that must be observed.
Do your parts need CCC? We can check whether your interior parts require CCC certification at no cost.
Are you seeking for more information about the new implementation rules for interior trimming parts? Then contact us for more details and advice! Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe,: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email with any questions you may have.
For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. Please also contact us for our free presentation about the new CNCA implementation rules. It contains helpful information and explanations regarding the new requirements of Chinese certification authorities. We are pleased to send the booklet to you.