CCAP Mark Certification

For products that are not covered by the compulsory certification catalogue and that cannot receive a CCC Certificate (China Compulsory Certificate) a voluntary certification may be obtained in form of the CCAP Mark Certification.

The China Certification Centre for Automotive Products Co., LTD. (chin .: 中汽认证中心有限公司), CCAP, is responsible for the approval of the CCAP Mark Certification. Unlike CQC, CCAP is specialized exclusively on the automotive sector and the CCC certification of products in this field.

The voluntary CCAP Mark Certification gained significant importance since the Chinese authority CNCA made its announcement no. 11 on 15 June 2018: With the announcement, the CCC requirement for certain automotive products such as fuel tanks, brake hoses and motor vehicle horns was eliminated with immediate effect. However, the relevant Chinese national norms, so-called GB Standards , remain valid and must be adhered to. By obtaining a voluntary CCAP mark certification the manufacturer can assure and guarantee the compliance of their products with Chinese standards and regarding quality, safety, environment and performance regulations. Voluntary CCAP mark certification serves as an official proof to customers and customs that Chinese quality requirements are met. It also increases the competitiveness of products in the local Chinese market . For a limited period of time, manufacturers who already obtained CCC certificates for their products may choose to convert these into voluntary CCAP mark certificates. Affected manufacturers can contact us for further information at any time.

The Chinese regulations are subject to regular changes. The exclusion of products from the official CCC product catalogue is an exception. In fact, the product catalog is regularly expanded. Products that did not need CCC previously could be added and be required to have CCC without advance notice. A resumption of previously dropped products is possible as well. If a voluntary CCAP mark approval has been obtained for a product, the certificate can be converted into a regular CCC certificate without much effort if the CCC certification becomes mandatory. The shortened certification process will give the manufacturer an advantage over his competitors, who may struggle with the new CCC certification process for their products.

Please find below a list of all automotive product categories for which a voluntary CCAP Mark Certification can be obtained〉

The process of CCAP certification is similar to that of CCC certification. Once the application has been accepted, the agency will request test products, which will then go to the appropriate GB Standard in a Chinese test lab to be tested. Afterwards, the factory inspection takes place at the manufacturer. If tests and audits are passed, the CCAP issues the CCAP certificate. Before receiving the certificate, the mark should already be prepared according to the specifications of the certification authority in order to save time. After receiving the certificate, the products may be marked.

The CCAP logo is subject to special conditions (diameter, height, color, etc.) that should be strictly adhered to. In the case of incorrectly marked components, there is a risk that these will be held by customs.

In order to maintain the validity of the CCAP certificate, a follow-up inspection must take place annually.
If you are interested in acquiring a voluntary CCAP Mark Certification for your product, please do not hesitate to contact us. We competently accompany your certification by providing the following services:

• Checking the possibility of CCAP Mark Certification for your product(s)
• Complete CCAP application preparation (including assistance with form completion)
• Taking over all communication with the certification authority and test laboratory, and handling the necessary payments
• Complete audit preparation (application, coordination and communication with the certification authority, document exchange, handling of payments, organization of inspection and travel program, as well as providing the required documents, information and checklists for the audit preparation);
• Advice on marking best practices and templates of procedures for product labeling;
• We make sure that you will spend minimum efforts in order to pass through a quick and smooth CCAP Mark Certification process.

If you have any questions regarding CCAP Mark Certification, you can contact us any time. Call us directly (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or send us an email.