China Updates CCC Framework for EV Charging Cables and Launches Traceability Pilot for E-Bike Products
26. February 2026China has introduced updated regulatory requirements affecting both electric vehicle charging cables and selected electric bicycle products under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) system. The standard GB/T 33594-2025, titled “Cables for Charging Electric Vehicles,” was issued on October 5, 2025, and will take effect on May 1, 2026, replacing GB/T 33594-2017 . In response, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has revised its certification rules, specifically CQC11-463426-2024, which apply to cable safety certification for conductive charging systems for electric vehicles. The updates include adoption of the new standard as the certification basis, changes to unit classification and type testing sample requirements, and adjusted factory quality assurance and testing provisions. CQC began accepting applications under the new standard upon publication of the notice and will discontinue issuance of certificates based on the previous version after May 1, 2026. Holders of existing certificates must apply for conversion, submit differential test reports for each product series, and complete the transition by April 30, 2027. Certificates not converted within the prescribed timeline will be suspended and ultimately revoked. Electric vehicle charging cables require CCC certification in order to be approved for import and sale in China.
Separately, the China Automobile Certification Center Co., Ltd. (CCAP) has announced the implementation of a CCC pilot reform introducing mandatory product traceability markings for selected electric bicycle-related products. The pilot covers electric bicycles, lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, chargers, and occupant helmets. Under the new requirements, the CCC mark must be displayed together with a traceable QR code, either as a standard mark issued by CCAP or as a printed/molded version produced by certified organizations in accordance with specified design, size, and management rules. Newly certified products must comply with the traceability marking requirements starting March 1, 2026, while all previously certified products within the pilot scope must implement the QR code marking by March 1, 2027. Certified organizations are required to ensure one-to-one correspondence between certificates and QR codes, establish a mark usage management system, and maintain proper records to guarantee traceability and regulatory compliance under the CCC framework.
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