Revised CCC Regulations for Motorcycle Lighting and Fuel Systems to Take Effect
29. January 2026China has introduced revised technical standards and testing methods for the CCC certification of vehicle lighting systems and motorcycle fuel tanks. The updated standards GB4599-2024 (headlamps), GB5920-2024 (light-signaling devices), and GB19482-2025 (fuel tanks for motorcycles and light motorcycles) will come into force starting January 1, 2026. The changes apply to motorcycles and light motorcycles that are equipped with corresponding front lighting systems and fuel tanks. Lighting systems must now comply with both GB4599 and GB5920, particularly if they feature multifunctional designs such as adaptive headlamps or combined signaling functions. Fuel tanks must be retested according to the new GB19482-2025 standard. These updated regulations replace previous versions and, in some cases, introduce new testing requirements for both newly developed and existing products. A technical expert panel (TC12) has outlined how these changes are to be implemented during the transition period for both certified and new products. Lighting systems and fuel tanks for motorcycles and light motorcycles usually require CCC certification in order to be approved for import and sale in China.
For new products, certification must be carried out strictly under the new standards once they take effect. Already certified products must be updated according to the new requirements if any standard changes or additional test items apply. If no technical differences exist, certificates may be updated without retesting. Products no longer in production before the release of the new standards do not require recertification. The table on page 3 outlines in detail the specific requirements and transition deadlines for components such as LED lamps, reverse lights, and fuel tanks, with enforcement dates extending through January 1, 2028.
| Standard Nr. | Product Category | Testing | Implementation |
| GB 19152-2025 | Front headlights | Test required (no material test required for identical plastic lens parts) | For newly commissioned certification of front headlamp products: Implementation from January 1, 2026; for already certified front headlamp products: Implementation from January 1, 2027. |
| GB 4599-2024 | Front fog lights (for motorcycles and light motorcycles equipped with front fog lights) | F3 class front fog lamps: test required; B class front fog lamps: retest required in accordance with new standard. | For newly commissioned certification of fog lamp products: implementation from July 1, 2025; for already certified fog lamp products: implementation from July 1, 2028. For newly commissioned certification of models and already certified models: implementation from July 1, 2028. |
| GB 17510-2025 | Front position light, rear position light, brake light, direction indicator (turn signal), reverse light, and license plate light | Light signal systems with light intensity control function must undergo a functional test; in addition, a test of the requirements for light color and color limits is required (except for license plate lighting); other points do not require testing. | For newly commissioned certification of front position lamps, rear position lamps, brake lamps, direction indicators (turn signals), reversing lamps, and license plate lamps: Implementation from January 1, 2026; For already certified front position lamps, rear position lamps, brake lamps, direction indicators (turn signals), reversing lamps, and license plate lamps: Implementation from July 1, 2026; Section 5.1.2 of the standard: Implementation from January 1, 2028. |
| GB 5920-2024 | Daytime running lights (DRL), front position lamp, rear position lamp, license plate light, brake light, direction indicator (turn signal), rear fog light, reversing light – used for the above-mentioned lights on motorcycles and light motorcycles | Daytime running lights (DRL), front position lights, rear position lights, license plate lights, brake lights: previously not approved for use, testing according to new standard required. Direction indicators (turn signals), reversing lights, rear fog lights: – Turn signals (type 2b): minimum luminous intensity test required. – Reversing lights: Reversing lights with LED light sources must be tested according to the new standard. – Other lights: test required. | For newly commissioned certification of daytime running lights (DRL), front position lights, rear position lights, license plate lights, direction indicators (turn signals), rear fog lights: Implementation from July 1, 2025; Brake lights and reversing lights: Implementation from January 1, 2027. For already certified daytime running lights (DRL), front position lights, rear position lights, license plate lights, brake lights, direction indicators (turn signals), rear fog lights, reversing lights: Implementation from July 1, 2028. For newly commissioned certification of models and already certified models: Implementation from July 1, 2028. |
| GB 18100-2025 | Motorcycles and light motorcycles | Retesting according to the new standard | For newly commissioned model certification: (except for the requirements in 5.1.1 and 5.2.1) Implementation from January 1, 2026. For requirements 5.1.1 and 5.2.1: Implementation from July 1, 2027. For already certified models: Implementation from July 1, 2027. |
| GB 15365-2025 | Motorcycles and light motorcycles | Retesting according to the new standard | For newly commissioned model certification: Implementation from January 1, 2026. For already certified models: Implementation from January 1, 2028. |
| GB 19482-2025 | Fuel tank (motorcycles and light motorcycles with fuel tank) | Retesting according to the new standard | For newly commissioned product certification: Implementation from January 1, 2026. For already certified products: Implementation from January 1, 2027. |
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