New CCC-Relevant Standard for Low-Voltage Switchgear Published in China
6. November 2025We regularly publish preliminary information on new standards announced by the Chinese authorities that have recently come into force or will be implemented in the near future. Affected products generally require CCC certification in order to be approved for import and distribution in China. Among the recently announced or newly effective standards is (1) GB/T 14048.3-2025, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 3: Switches, isolators, disconnecting switches and fuse combinations. The listed standards represent only a selection of several new announcements.
Products such as low-voltage switchgear and controlgear are subject to CCC certification (China Compulsory Certification) as they are safety-related components in electrical systems.
Products such as low-voltage switchgear and controlgear are subject to the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) because they are safety-critical components in electrical systems. Without valid CCC certification, these products may neither be imported into China nor sold or used there. The certification ensures that the products meet Chinese safety and quality requirements, thereby protecting both consumers and infrastructure from potential risks.
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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