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What is CAV Certification?
For several products that fall under CQC certification or CCAP certification, the authorities will issue CAV certificates instead of the CQC and CCAP authorities’ own certificates starting from July 1st 2024.
The certification process is identical to the CQC/CCAP certification with the difference that in the end the documents are submitted to the Certification Alliance for Vehicle (CAV) by the relevant authority (CQC/CCAP) and the CAV will issue the CAV certificate. In addition to the generally applicable GB standards and GB/T standards, CAV issued own implementation rules which are applied for CAV certification.
Which authorities are responsible for the CAV-Certification?
Chinese authorities responsible for vehicle components and the entire vehicle have joined the Certification Alliance for Vehicle (CAV). These authorities include the largest authorities, the China Certification Center for Automotive Products Co., Ltd. (CCAP) and the China Quality Certification Center (CQC). These authorities are still in charge of managing the certification process, but the certificates will be issued by CAV.
Advantages of a CAV certificate
From July 1, 2024, only CAV certificates can be applied for from the CCAP and CQC authorities for products that are subject to CAV implementation norms. The certification and application process are identical to the CQC certification– or CCAP certification process and will be processed by CCAP and CQC authorities.
New Implementation Rules
The following new implementation regulations were implemented as part of the CAV certification:
| Product Name | Rules for Implementing Certification |
| Seat belts in the car | CAV-01-2023 Rules for Certification of Seat Belts in Motor Vehicles |
| Vehicle exterior lighting and light signaling devices | CAV-02-2023 Rules for the Certification of External Lighting and Light Signaling Devices for Motor Vehicles |
| Motorcycle exterior lighting and light signals | CAV-02-2023 Rules for the Certification of External Lighting and Light Signaling Devices for Motor Vehicles |
| Car mirrors and camera monitors | CAV-03-2023 Rules for the Certification of Indirect Vision Devices for Motor Vehicles |
| Motorcycle mirror | CAV-03-2023 Rules for the Certification of Indirect Vision Devices for Motor Vehicles |
| Car seats and headrests | CAV-04-2023 Rules for the Certification of Car Seats and Seat Headrests |
| Vehicle interior parts | CAV-05-2023 Rules for the Certification of Interior Materials |
| Car fuel tanks | CAV-06-2023 Rules for Certification of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks |
| Car door locks and hinges | CAV-07-2023 Rules for Certification of Automotive Door Locks and Hinges |
| Brake hoses | CAV-08-2023 Rules for Certification of Automotive Brake Hoses |
| Motor vehicle horns | CAV-09-2023 Rules for Certification of Motor Vehicle Horns |
| Motor vehicle safety glass | CAV-10-2023 Rules for Certification of Motor Vehicle Safety Glass |
Application Process for a CAV Certificate
It is possible to convert existing certificates to the new CAV format. To do this, an application must be submitted to the respective executing authority. However, this change should be coordinated precisely with the vehicle manufacturer. For new applications only CAV certificates will be issued.
Particularly with CQC/CCAP certificates in combination with a CCC Self-Declaration, the change might be linked with a change of the CCC Self-Declaration certificate, since the CAV implementation rules are new. Therefore, the CCC self-declaration certificate (type “98”) might need to be re-issued especially if CCAP/CQC implementation rules are referenced on the CCC Self-Declaration certificate. A new CCC Self-Declaration will have an impact on the vehicle manufacturers complete vehicle homologation. If you are converting existing CCAP/CQC certificates to CAV certificates the existing CCAP/CQC certificates will be deleted as part of the conversion. According to current information, no new certificate number will be issued for the CAV certificate.
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After the CAV certificate has been issued, the certificate holder can mark the product with the CAV logo.
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CAV certification Overview
| Validity of the certificate | 10 years |
| Certification duration | Same as the CCAP/CQC certification |
| Marking | There is no mandatory requirement for CAV marking by the Chinese authorities |
| Tests required? | Yes |
| Factory audit required? | Yes |
| Follow-up process | Annual factory requalification audit and annual CoP testing are required. Carried out by CCAP or CQC. In addition, the authorities may require annual random sample tests. |
| Conversion of existing CCAP/CQC certificates | Possible with document application |
| New certificates | Only CAV certificates can be issued |
CAV certification FAQ
No, manufacturers have the option of only converting a certain number of their CCAP/CQC certificates. New certificates will be issued in the CAV format, but that existing certificates remain unchanged.
No deadlines have currently been communicated for the conversion of CCAP/CQC certificates, as conversion is not mandatory. However, only CAV certificates will be issued for new and change applications from July 1, 2024.
No, the current costs and fees for applications, inspections and travel expenses from the CQC or CCAP authorities remain the same when applying for CAV certificates.
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