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General FAQ of CCC system
Following are general Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ) about the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) system:
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1. Q: How to clarify whether a certain kind of product is subjected to CCCcertification?
A: Please check with the First Catalogue of Products Subject to China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) first. If the product name used is different from that listed in the Catalogue, please refer to Collection of tandards for Products Subject to CCC Certification to determine whether that product is subjected to CCC certification according to relevant applicable standards.
2. Q: What are the standards applied for CCC certification?
A: Please refer to the Collection of Standards for Products Subject to CCC Certification.
3. Q: Which kind of product is subjected to additional EMC testing requirements?
A: Please refer to the Products Subject to Additional EMC Testing Requirements and Relevant Standards.
4. Q: How to apply for CCC certification for new product category?
A: Certification body designated for electrical and similar equipment includes: China Quality Certification enter (CQC) and China Certification Center for Electromagnetic Compatibility (CEMC). Firstly, please check the signated product scope of the above two certification bodies, CQC and CEMC, to see which certification body your product is covered by. If the product is covered by both of the certification bodies, it is free to choose any of the two certification bodies for application.
5. Q: How to contact with CNCA
A: Please refer to the website: www.cnca.gov.cn or through our agency service.
6. Q: How to apply for CCC certification to CQC?
A: Please refer to the Guide on CCC Application on the Website of CQC and go to
the internet website www.cqc.com.cn or through our agency service.
7 Q: How to apply for CCC certification to CEMC?
A: Please download and fill the Application Form for CCC Certification, making reference to the Procedures to Apply for CCC Certification. And submit the application form to CEMC after completing it
8. Q: Can I pick the designated certification bodies?
A: Generally, each certification body is responsible for different product categories. When there is overlap, applicants can make their own choice.
9. Q: Will my CB report be recognized by China Quality Certification Center (CQC)?
A: Only if it is issued by an IECEE CB member that falls under CQC's recognition scope, then the CB report will be recognized. CQC does not participate in IECEE’s CB scheme for batteries, measuring instruments & electrical equipment for medical use.
10. Q: Can other Certification Body such as UL, CSA or VDE perform CCC tests?
A: No. Only the 76 accredited Chinese labs can conduct CCC testing at present.
11. Q: Is it true that the Chinese certification body won't provide a confirmed quotation for the testing fee up front?
A: Yes. Since the testing requirement is different for each submitted product, the certification body can provide the confirmed cost only after the testing is completed.
12. Q: Is Certification required from the State Drug Administration(SDA) for medical equipment?
A: CNCA is responsible for safety & EMC testing of medical equipment; SDA is responsible for medical equipment production registration & performance evaluation. However, no tests need to be repeated.
13. Q: Is a Network Access license in addition to CCC certification required for telecommunication and terminal equipment?
A: Yes. CNCA is responsible for safety & EMC testing of telecom & terminal equipment; the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) is responsible for performance evaluation. But no repeat tests are required.
14. Q: When should I apply for a CCC Exemption Certificate?
A: The exemption certificate should be obtained before your product leaves the factory or arrives at the port.
15. Q: Must the CCC Exemption Certificate application be made in person?
A: Yes. An agent can present the application on your behalf.
16. Q: Where should the CCC mark be applied?
A: It should be applied on the body of the product, and/or on the package.
17. Q: When should the CCC mark be applied?
A: Before importing or before products leave the factory.
18. Q: Who conducts "Initial Factory Inspection"?
A: Generally, inspectors from the Chinese certification body conduct the inspection.
19. Q: How many days will "Initial Factory Inspection" take?
A: Typically 4 man-days.
20. Q: Who conducts factory inspections?
A: Typically, the Chinese certification bodies’ subcontractor responsible for the county/region where the customer is located will conduct factory inspections.
21. Q: Will a Chinese certification body waive factory inspection if the applicant has a quality registration certificate?
A: Certain inspection of quality management system elements can be waived if the registration certificate is issued by a certification organization accredited by CNCA. However, the product compliance inspection, including production control, inspection & key components, etc., cannot be waived.
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China Compulsory Certification(CCC) System
In December 2001, the State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People ' s Republic of China issued the Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification. The Compulsory Product Certification System began to replace the original Quality License System for Commodity Inspection and Safety Certification System for Electrical Equipment.
The abbreviation of China Compulsory Product Certification is CCC. It is the statutory compulsory safety certification system and the basic approach to safeguard the consumers' rights and interests and protect the personal and property safety, which is adopted widely by international organizations.
China Compulsory Certification System came into force since May 1, 2002. In accordance with the joint announcement No.38 [2003] by the State General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine of the People ' s Republic of China and the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People ' s Republic of China, the time for implementing the supervision and management of the market for compulsory product certification was decided on August 1, 2003.
The basic design of CCC mark
The First Catalogue of Products subject to Compulsory Product Certification covers 132 products divided into 19 categories, including household appliances, motor vehicles, motorcycles, safety glasses, medical devices, lighting apparatus, cables and wires ， etc. Hangzhou Transcend Consulting Co., Ltd is authorized(HTC) to undertake the work of compulsory product certification for 16 categories within the CCC catalogue.
HTC could provide the agent service for the certification work of the products listed below as follows:
CNCA -01C - 001: Cord sets
CNCA -01C - 002: Electric Wires and Cables
CNCA -01C -003: Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar General Purpose
CNCA -01C -004: Switches for Household and Similar Fixed-Electrical Installations
CNCA -01C -005: Plugs and Socket-outlets for Industrial Purpose
CNCA -01C -006: Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar General Purpose
CNCA -01C -007: Thermal-links
CNCA -01C -008: Enclosures for Accessories for Household and Similar Fixed Electric Installations
CNCA -01C -009: Cartridge Fuse-links of Miniature Fuses
CNCA -01C -010: Low-voltage Switchgear Assembly
CNCA -01C -011: Switch and Control Equipment
CNCA -01C -012: Installation Protective Equipment
CNCA -01C -013: Small-power Motor
CNCA -01C -014: Electric Tools
CNCA -01C -015: Electric Welding machines
CNCA -01C -016: Household and Similar General Purpose Appliances
CNCA -01C -017: Audio ad Video Apparatus
CNCA -01C -018: Equipment and Components for Cable Distribution System of Sound and Television Signals
CNCA -01C -019: Satellite Television Receivers
CNCA -01C -020: Information Technology Equipments
CNCA -01C -021: Finance and Trade Settlement Equipment
CNCA -01C -022: Lighting Electrical Appliances
CNCA -02C -023: Motor Vehicle Products
CNCA -02C -024: Motorcycles Products
CNCA -02C -025: Motorcycle Engine Products
CNCA -02C -026: Safety Belts of Motor Vehicle
CNCA -02C -027: Tyre Products
CNCA -04C -028: Safety Glass Products
CNCA -07C -031: Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
CNCA -08C -032: Electrocardiographs
CNCA -08C -033: Hemodialysis Equipment
CNCA -08C -034: Extracorporeal Blood Circuit for Blood Purification Equipment
CNCA -08C -035: Hollow Fiber Dialyzer
CNCA -08C -036: Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers
CNCA -08C -037: Medical X-ray Diagnostic Equipment
CNCA -08C -038: Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Roller Pump
CNCA -08C -039: Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Pulsatile Roller Pump
CNCA -08C -040: Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Bubble Oxygenator
CNCA -08C -041: Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Heat Exchanger
CNCA -08C -042: Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Water Heating /Cooling System
CNCA -08C -043: Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Silicon Rubber Pump Tube
CNCA -10C -047: Detectors for Intruder Alarm Systems
CNCA -12C -049: Paint Products
CNCA -12C -050: Ceramic Coating
Any suggestion or comments from your side will be highly appreciated and please feel free to contact with our Compliance Project Engineer at:
International Certification Dept.
Email: hbw@zgb.com.cn
Tel: 0086-571-28812208
Efax: 001-209- 6447422
Hangzhou Transcend Consulting Co., Ltd
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