1. China – Change in the CCC certification of interior material from 17.10.2019
According to the CNCA Announcement 44/2019 the product categories “automotive interior” and “safety glas” are out of CCC scope since 17.10.2019.
We assume that the certification organization for automotive homologation, CQC, will enquire for a voluntary certification of these products.
The certification organization CCAP has accepted to convert existing CCC certificates into CCAP certificates without additional cost for the applicant.
To maintain the validation of CCAP certificates the regulation is similar as for the CCC certification:
- One Audit by CCAP auditors per year;
- Yearly samples and requalification tests are furthermore necessary.
The CCC marking is to be stopped as soon as possible. The existing marked parts can remain with CCC mark.
In the next days we expect to receive further Information from the Chinese authorities on the topic of voluntary certification and marking guideline. We will keep you updated.
2. 18 product groups no longer relevant for CCC certification
On 17. Oct. 2019 the authorities CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China) announced in their announcement 44/2019 that 18 product groups are removed from the mandatory certification according to CCC (China Compulsory Certification). This applies with effect from the date of publication.
Affected companies can switch to voluntary certification by a Chinese certification organization. According to current information, this is free of charge until further notice. In some cases, the certification organization will even convert the affected certificates automatically.
Labelling with the CCC logo is no longer permitted for affected product groups.
According to already published specifications for products previously exempted from the certification obligation, the former certificate holder is allowed to remove the marking at his discretion and under consideration of his processes as soon as possible.
For already labelled products, no problems with Chinese customs are to be expected.
This can be due to demands from Chinese consumers, or to certification organizations for product approvals of products requiring certification in which these components are assembled (such as in motor vehicles).
| Nr. | Product category | Product group and group code | Relevant CNCA implementation rule |
| 1 | Wire and Cable | Wire and cable for railway rolling stock with rated voltage of 3kV and below (0103) | CNCA-C01-01 |
| 2 | Electrical tools | Electric screwdriver and impact wrench (0502) | CNCA-C05-01 |
| 3 | Electrical tools | Sanding machine (0504) | CNCA-C05-01 |
| 4 | Electrical tools | Circular saw (0505) | CNCA-C05-01 |
| 5 | Electric welder | Small AC arc welder (0601) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 6 | Electric welder | AC arc welder (0602) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 7 | Electric welder | Submerged arc welding machine (0606) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 8 | Electric welder | Plasma arc welder (0608) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 9 | Electric welder | Arc welding transformer anti-shock device (0609) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 10 | Electric welder | Welding cable coupling device (0610) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 11 | Electric welder | Resistance welding machine (0611) | CNCA-C06-01 |
| 12 | Audio and video equipment | Monitor (0809) | CNCA-C08-01 |
| 13 | Audio and video equipment | Tuning receivers and radios for various broadcast bands (0804) | CNCA-C08-01 |
| 14 | Motor vehicle and safety accessory | Motor Vehicle Interior Trimming and Insultion Material Products (1111) | CNCA-C09-11 |
| 15 | Motor vehicle and safety accessory | Motor vehicle door locks and door retainers (1112) | CNCA-C09-12 |
| 16 | Safety glass | Railway vehicle safety glass (1303) | CNCA-C13-01 |
| 17 | Telecommunications terminal equipment | Landline telephone terminal and phone connection (1603) | CNCA-C16-01 |
| 18 | Telecommunications terminal equipment | PBX telephone system (1605) | CNCA-C16-01 |
3. 17 further product groups added to the manufacturer declaration system
In Furthermore, 17 additional products subject to CCC were included in the system for manufacturer declaration (self-declaration / declaration of conformity).
Until 31. December 2019 affected certificate holders can choose whether they want to remain with the previous certification system (type test, factory inspection) or switch to the manufacturer declaration system (usually no factory inspection necessary).
For this purpose, a specific application must be submitted to the responsible certification organization.
As of 01. January 2020, CCC certificates will no longer be issued for first-time certifications (there is no valid CCC certificate yet) for the products concerned. Instead, applications for manufacturer declarations must be submitted.
By 31 October 2020, existing CCC certificates must be converted to the manufacturer declaration system. Please note that the application must be made to the authority CNCA and not to the Chinese certification organizations.
As of 01. November 2020, existing CCC certificates will be cancelled. The CNCA authority will withdraw the product groups from the approval of the individual certification organization for CCC certification.
The previous CCC certificate holder is free to switch to a voluntary certification of the certification organization. In such a case, the manufacturer’s declaration would still have to be applied for.
Note:
Type A: Test reports can be used from any accredited test laboratory and possibly even from a companies’ own laboratory.
Type B: Test laboratories that have been accredited for CCC must be used.
| # | Product category | Product group and group code | Relevant CNCA implementation rule | Type | Remark |
| 1 | Electrical tools | Electric drill (0501) | CNCA-C05-01 | A | New |
| 2 | Electrical tools | Electric grinder (0503) | CNCA-C05-01 | A | New |
| 3 | Electrical tools | Electric hammer (0506) | CNCA-C05-01 | A | New |
| 4 | Electric welder | DC arc welding machine (0603) | CNCA-C06-01 | A | |
| 5 | Electric welder | TIG arc welder (0604) | CNCA-C06-01 | A | |
| 6 | Electric welder | MIG/MAG arc welder (0607) | CNCA-C06-01 | A | |
| 7 | Electric welder | Plasma arc cutting machine (0605) | CNCA-C06-01 | A | |
| 8 | Circuit switch and electrical device for protection or connection | Thermal fuse (0205) | CNCA-C02-01 | B | New |
| 9 | Circuit switch and electrical device for protection or connection | Tubular fuse of miniature fuse (0207) | CNCA-C02-01 | B | New |
| 10 | Circuit switch and electrical device for protection or connection | Leakage protector (0306) | CNCA-C02-01 | B | New |
| 11 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Circuit breaker (0307) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 12 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Fuse(0308) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 13 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Low-voltage switch (isolator, isolating switch, fuse combination) (0302) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 14 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Other circuit protection devices (0304, 0307, 0309) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 15 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Relay (0303) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 16 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Other switches (0305) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 17 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Other devices (0304, 0305) | CNCA-C03-02 | B | New |
| 18 | Low voltage electrical appliance | Low-voltage switchgear (0301) | CNCA-C04-01 | B | |
| 19 | Low power motor | Low power motor (0401) | CNCA-C03-01 | B | |
| 20 | Household and similar equipment | Motor-Compressor (0704) | CNCA-C07-01 | B | |
| 21 | Motor vehicle and safety accessories | Safety belts (1104) | CNCA-C11-04 | B | New |
| 22 | Motor vehicle and safety accessories | Motor vehicle exterior lighting and light signal devices (1109, 1116) | CNCA-C11-09;
CNCA-02C-065 |
B | New |
| 23 | Motor vehicle and safety accessories | Motor vehicle seats and headrests (1114) | CNCA-C11-14 | B | New |
| 24 | Motor vehicle and safety accessories | Motor vehicle exterior lighting and light signal devices (1110, 1115) | CNCA-C11-08;
CNCA-02C-064 |
B | |
| 25 | Motor vehicle and safety accessories | Vehicle journey data recorder (1117) | CNCA-C11-13 | B | |
| 26 | Motor vehicle and safety accessories | Retroreflective markings for vehicle bodies (1118) | CNCA-C11-14 | B | |
| 27 | Safety glass | Safety glass for motor vehicles (1301) | CNCA-C13-01 | B | New |
| 28 | Information technology equipment, audio and video equipment | Equipment with a nominal rated voltage of 5 VDC or less, a nominal rated power consumption of less than 15 W (or 15 VA). And equipment without rechargeable battery (Class III equipment). | A | New |
4. Cisema CCC – Services
In 2002, the year of its establishment, CISEMA had been the first Company that could provide CCC services WORLDWIDE thanks to skilled personnel and excellent established relationship to Chinese authorities – wherever a smooth certification is required within a manageable time frame.
More than 1.000 customers coming from the automotive sector, machine and plant engineering, medical technology or electronic industry trust our globally available services. With our assistance, business processes to and from China can be optimized.
We offer the full range of relevant CCC SERVICES for a speedy and unproblematic certification.
- Determine whether goods require CCC certification.
- Support for voluntary certification (NEW)
- Support for Self-Declaration (NEW)
- Consultation and assistance in applying for the certificate at authorized Chinese certification organizations, as well as the settlement of authority fees.
- Support for the preparation, execution and settlement of necessary tests in China including clarification of the required test samples, assistance with the import of test samples, and collection of test reports.
- Assistance with the coordination and execution of required factory inspections, including information concerning the inspection’s contents and process, as well as taking care of the Chinese inspectors prior to, during and after the inspection. Also, not to be underestimated, offering technical assistance and interpreter services during the inspection.
- Assistance with follow-up inspections, renewal of the designated permit and creation of the Annual Verification Reports