CCC stands for China Compulsory Certificate. It is a compulsory certification for many products imported, sold, or used in the Chinese market. The certification scheme evaluates both product safety and EMC compliance. It was implemented on May 1, 2002 and became fully effective on August 1, 2003. Over the years, there have been some changes and updates regarding the product scope as well as the implementation rules.
Regulators
SAMR (State Administration of Market Regulation）
CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China)
Certification Scheme
Depending on the type of product, the certification scheme can be CoC or the newly introduced SDoC scheme (based on CNCA announcement (No. 44), dated October 17th, 2019).
CoC: In-country sample testing at CNCA accredited 3rd party testing labs in mainland China. Designated CB (Certification Body) to issue certificate; factory inspection to be conducted by CB; certificate validity is 5 years.
SDoC: Involves declaring compliance via CNCA SDoC online portal; demonstration of manufacturing facility quality control is done via self-conducted factory inspection or 3rd party inspection. Validity lasts 10 years.
Procedure A:
Test conducted by self-selected lab + SDoC (applicable to 7 types of products)
Procedure B:
Test conducted by designated lab + SDoC (applicable to 12 types of products)
The SDoC implementation rule reference is available here (in Chinese): http://www.cnca.gov.cn/xxgk/ggxx/2019/201912/t20191230_57556.shtml
Product Scope
The most up-to-date product category list covering the applicable types of products and their associated certification schemes is listed in the latest announcement #18, 2020 by CNCA, dated April 28th, 2020.
http://www.cnca.gov.cn/xxgk/zjgg/202004/t20200428_58201.html
According to the announcement, a total of 17 product categories covering 103 types of products are under the CCC certification scope.
Required Documents
1. Application form / SDoC form
2. Product manual in simplified Chinese
3. Technical specifications
4. Labelling design
5. OEM/ODM agreement
6. Other documents at CB’s request
Marking Requirement
CCC Exemption
According to SAMR announcement (2019) #153 dated May 09, 2019, parts/products to be used for certain applications are exempt from CCC certification.
1. Products and samples used for scientific research, testing, and certification testing.
2. Spare parts / products directly for end-user maintenance purposes.
3. Spare parts (excluding office supplies) and equipment necessary for supporting the factory production line / complete production line.
4. Products used only for commercial display but not for sale.
5. Parts imported for the purpose of exporting the whole machine.
6. Other situations exempted from compulsory product certification for special purposes.
http://www.gov.cn/fuwu/2019-05/09/content_5389885.htm