CQC Mark Certification
Products which are not in the compulsory certification catalogue and cannot receive a CCC Certificate (China Compulsory Certificate) have the option to apply for a voluntary product certification.
This CQC Mark Certification is a voluntary product certification. It is conducted by the official certification authority CQC (China Quality Certification Center). The CQC is sanctioned by the governmental agency CCIC (China Certification & Inspection Group) to manage the mandated process for manufacturers to get their CCC certification.
The CQC is the largest professional certification body in the People’s Republic of China.The CQC offers a special voluntary CQC Mark Certification for a wide range of over 500 products that do not fall into the compulsory certification catalogue.
The CQC Mark demonstrates the conformity of the product with the Chinese standards in regards to quality, safety, environmental and energy efficiencies.
The CQC Mark Certification improves the perceived product quality within the Chinese market, giving a competitive advantage over products that are not CQC certified, facilitating the access of foreign products. National quality certifications like the CQC certification receive a better reputation in China in comparison to the UL, CE or ECE markings. For many product groups the CQC Mark Certification has set the standard by which product selections are made by the Chinese consumers. Another advantage is that products marked with the voluntary CQC Mark Certification have a greatly reduced risk of being detained by Chinese customs.
The official CCC product catalogue is constantly extending its product range. Products that did not need CCC previously could be added and be required to have CCC without advance notice. Products that have the voluntary CQC Mark Certification can be more easily converted into a CCC certificate if it becomes required. 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.
The voluntary CQC Mark Certification can be given for the following products, if they do not require a mandatory CCC certification :
- Electric products and electronic components
- Household electric appliance accessories
- Electrical accessories
- Tools for lighting apparatus (lamps and luminaries)
- Electric tools
- Small and medium sized electric machines and accessories
- Medical instruments
- Household and similar electrical appliances
- Commercially used machines
- Lighting apparatus
- Electric wires and cables
- Low voltage apparatus
- Automotive accessories
- Motorbike accessories
- Tyres
- Glass
- Power system relay protection and automation devices
- Water pumps
- Electric meters
- Low voltage apparatus and accessories
- High voltage equipment and appliances
- Generator sets
- Photovoltaic products
- Motors
- Additional CQC Certification for CCC certified wires and cables
- Test and control instruments
- Earthmoving machineries and accessories
- Electric vehicle charging stations and plugs
- Wind power products
- Thermal energy products
- Construction materials
- Textiles
- Building products
- Sanitary products
- Cement products
- Machines
- Office equipment (functional)
- Surge protection
- Audio and video apparatus (functional)
- Light electric vehicles and accessories
- Electric cars and accessories
- Bearing products
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS1 certification)
- Certification for non-metallic materials and parts
- CQC certification for non-metallic material and parts
- School supplies
- Certification for the restricted use of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Accumulators and batteries
- Metal welding, cutting and heat treatment Equipment
- Spray guns for non-flammable liquids
- Electric scissors
- Tappers
- Electric chain saws
- Electric planers
- Electric pruning shears
- Color picture tubes
- Antenna amplifiers
- Computer gaming machines
- Learning machines
- Motorcycle engines
- Motor vehicle horns
- Motor vehicle brake hoses
- Car fuel tanks
- Modems (with card)
- ISDN Terminals
- Anti-theft alarm systems for cars
- Wireless LAN Products
- Concrete Anti-freeze
- Plugs and sockets for industrial purposes
- Appliances couples for industrial purposes
- Construction site equipment (ACS)
- Public power grid power distribution equipment
- Combustible Gas alarm products
- Electrical fire monitoring systems
- Aerosol fire extinguishing devices
The following automotive parts can apply for a voluntary CQC certification. Following the CNCA announcement no. 11, 2018, this list was extended. For more information on please follow the link to our news:
The voluntary CQC Mark Certification can be given for the following products, if they do not require a mandatory CCC certification:
- Electric products and electronic components
- Household electric appliance accessories
- Electrical accessories
- Tools for lighting apparatus (lamps and luminaries)
- Electric tools
- Small and medium sized electric machines and accessories
- Medical instruments
- Household and similar electrical appliances
- Commercially used machines
- Lighting apparatus
- Electric wires and cable
- Low voltage apparatus
- Automotive accessories
- Motorbike accessories
- Tyres
- Glass
- Power system relay protection and automation devices
- Water pumps
- Electric meters
- Low voltage apparatus and accessories
- High voltage equipment and appliances
- Generator sets
- Photovoltaic products
- Motors
- Additional CQC Certification for CCC certified wires and cables
- Test and control instruments
- Earthmoving machineries and accessories
- Electric vehicle charging stations and plugs
- Wind power products
- Thermal energy products
- Construction materials
- Textiles
- Building products
- Sanitary products
- Cement products
- Machines
- Office equipment (functional)
- Surge protection
- Audio and video apparatus (functional)
- Light electric vehicles and accessories
- Electric cars and accessories
- Bearing products
- Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS1 certification)
- Certification for non-metallic materials and parts
- CQC certification for non-metallic material and parts
- School supplies
- Certification for the restricted use of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Accumulators and batteries
- Metal welding, cutting and heat treatment Equipment
- Spray guns for non-flammable liquids
- Electric scissors
- Tappers
- Electric chain saws
- Electric planers
- Electric pruning shears
- Color picture tubes
- Antenna amplifiers
- Computer gaming machines
- Learning machines
- Motorcycle engines
- Motor vehicle horns
- Motor vehicle brake hoses
- Car fuel tanks
- Modems (with card)
- ISDN Terminals
- Anti-theft alarm systems for cars
- Wireless LAN Products
- Concrete Anti-freeze
- Plugs and sockets for industrial purposes
- Appliances couples for industrial purposes
- Construction site equipment (ACS)
- Public power grid power distribution equipment
- Combustible Gas alarm products
- Electrical fire monitoring systems
- Aerosol fire extinguishing devices
The following automotive parts can apply for a voluntary CQC certification. Following the CNCA announcement no. 11, 2018, this list was extended. For more information on please follow the link to our news:
Vehicle Fuel Tanks (previously mandatory to CCC according to CNCA-C11-11:2014)
| Interior | Sun Visor | CQC16-491299-2010 |
| Interior materials (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-024:2003 | |
| Steering wheel | CQC13-491276-2010 | |
| Steering locks with ignition switch | CQC16-469222-2010 | |
| Rear-view mirror (excluding mandatory CCC Certification products) | CNCA-V01-022:2003 | |
| Automotive switch | CQC16-469133-2010 | |
| Seats and headrests (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-021:2003 | |
| Motor vehicle horn (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-025:2003 | |
| Motor vehicle horn (previously mandatory to CCC according to CNCA-C19-01: 2014) | ||
| Child restraint systems (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CQC11-491281-2013 | |
| Exterior | Automotive lighting (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-019:2003 |
| Lamps and lights for road vehicles | CQC16-469132-2010 | |
| Retroreflector (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-020:2003 | |
| Windshield wipers | CNCA-V01-033:2003 | |
| Signal flasher | CQC16-469134-2010 | |
| Warning triangles | CQC16-429991-2010 | |
| Engines and drive | Automotive V belt | CQC16-362421-2010 |
| Automotive exhaust muffler | CQC16-491293-2010 | |
| Automotive universal joint cross shaft assembly | CQC16-491275-2010 | |
| Automotive air filter | CQC16-439151-2010 | |
| Alternating current generator | CQC16-469113-2010 | |
| Lead-acid starter battery | CQC16-464213-2014 | |
| Engines (gasoline and diesel) | CNCA-V01-029:2003 | |
| Motorcycle engines (previously mandatory to CCC according to CNCA-C11-03:2014) | ||
| Vehicle power battery | CQC11-464221-2012 | |
| Automotive transmission | CQC16-491295-2010 | |
| Heater motor | CQC16-461112-2010 | |
| High voltage ignition wires | CQC16-469114-2010 | |
| Air conditioning (HFC-134a) refrigeration unit | CNCA-V01-035:2003 | |
| Mechanical transmission | CQC16-491298-2010 | |
| Wiper motor | CQC16-461111-2010 | |
| Ignition coils | CQC16-469112-2010 | |
| Automotive distributor | CQC16-469111-2010 | |
| Vehicle electronics | Automotive anti-theft device (previously mandatory to CCC according to CNCA-C19-01: 2014) | CQC16-469221-2010 |
| Automotive air conditioning (HFC-134a) with compressor products | CNCA-V01-036:2003 | |
| Automotive connectors | CQC16-471842-2010 | |
| Electric glass lifter | CQC16-492311-2010 | |
| Low-voltage wiring harness for cars | CQC16-463424-2010 | |
| Alternator | CQC16-469121-2010 | |
| Horn relays | CQC16-462156-2010 | |
| Windshield washer | CNCA-V01-034:2003 | |
| Chassis and car body | Automotive wheel bearing units | CQC16-491274-2010 |
| Automotive clutch | CQC16-491294-2010 | |
| Car vacuum booster | CQC16-491297-2010 | |
| Automotive V brake hose (hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum) (excluding CCC-Certification products) | CNCA-V01-030:2003 | |
| Automotive brake master cylinder | CNCA-V01-031:2003 | |
| Automotive Brake | CNCA-V01-032:2003 | |
| Cars with constant velocity joints and assembly | CQC16-491273-2010 | |
| Mechanical and power steering | CQC16-491296-2010 | |
| Wheels | CQC16-491292-2010 | |
| Automotive shock absorber | CQC16-491272-2010 | |
| Car body | CQC13-491211-2010 | |
| Automotive hinges and locks (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-023:2003 | |
| Fuel tanks (excluding mandatory CCC certification products) | CNCA-V01-026:2003 |
The voluntary CQC Mark Certification process is similar to the CCC certification processAfter the acceptance of application by the CQC, the Chinese authority will request test samples. The test samples will be tested in approved Chinese test laboratories according to the official Chinese GB standards. After the testing in China, a factory inspection at the manufacturing facility will be required. If the lab tests and facility inspections pass, the CQC will issue the CQC Mark Certification for the product and the applicant can apply for a marking permission for their product.
The CQC logo is required to meet certain requirements (size, color, etc.) which must be adjusted according the regulations. Wrongly marked components can cause trouble clearing Chinese customs.
The CQC certificate and subsequent permission of printing are required to be renewed annually as part of a follow-up certification, which includes a factory inspection. The factory inspection is always conducted by auditors from the CQC, other authorities are not authorized to conduct the factory audit.
If you are interested in a voluntary acquiring a CQC 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 CQC Mark Certification for your product(s)
- Complete CQC 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);
- Complete preparation for obtaining your CQC printing permission (advice on marking best practices, application for printing permission and templates for product labeling;
- We make sure that you will spend minimum efforts in order to pass through a quick and smooth CQC Mark Certification process.
If you have any questions regarding CQC 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.