In line with common international quality management standards, China implements a product quality certification system for enterprises setting standards and technical requirements for products. For product subject to safety certification, the compulsory certification requirements under the Standardisation Law of the PRC will apply. For products subject to conformity certification, the national or industry standards laid down in the Standardisation Law will apply.
8-3-1 3C Certification
Products which have an impact on the health and safety of people, animals and plants, environmental protection and public security are subject to a unified compulsory product certification system. The Regulations for the Administration of Compulsory Product Certification, the Measures for the Administration of Compulsory Product Certification Mark, the Catalogue of the First Batch of Products Subject to Compulsory Certification, and the Circular on Issues Relating to the Implementation of Compulsory Product Certification provide the legal basis for compulsory product certification. They contain unified stipulations on the applicable product ranges, use of the CCC mark and supervision and monitoring of the system, etc. Products listed in the compulsory product certification catalogue must be certified by designated certification bodies, granted the relevant certificate and affixed with the CCC mark before they can leave the factory and be imported, sold or used.
Products Subject to 3C Certification
The catalogue of products subject to compulsory certification contains a list of 132 products under 19 categories. They span across nine industries including electronic products and electrical appliances, telecommunications products, vehicles and motorcycles, safety glass, fire prevention products, security products, agricultural machinery, latex products and vehicle tyres.
Quality Standards
Products listed in the catalogue are subject to compulsory safety certification, and a unified CCC mark is used.
There are four types of CCC mark, with each having five specifications:
Certification Bodies, Procedures and Fees
Standard items and fees are charged for compulsory certification of products. The latest fee schedule is drawn up based on fees charged for similar certifications overseas.
The China National Regulatory Commission for Certification and Accreditation under the State Council is responsible for compulsory product certification across the country. The Commission designates certification bodies to conduct the certification work, and nine certification bodies and 76 testing centres have been appointed to date.
While the business of different certification bodies may vary from one another, their certification processes are basically similar, including: (1) handling applications for certification; (2) model testing; (3) factory inspection; (4) sample testing; (5) assessing certification results and granting approval; and (6) post-certification monitoring.
Fees for Compulsory Product Certification
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Item
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Fee
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Remarks
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Application
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Rmb600 per application
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A translation fee is charged for materials not in Chinese. The fee will vary depending on individual certification body actual expenses, but will not exceed Rmb1,000
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Product testing
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Based on the certification standards and technical requirements for the product
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Factory inspection
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Rmb3,000 x man-day
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Based on the number of man-days required (including transport fees)
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Approval and registration
(including certificate)
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Rmb800 per certification
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The certificate cost is based on the actual cost of producing the certificate, but will not exceed Rmb10 per certificate
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Supervision and checking
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The fee charged by the certification body will not exceed 25% of the factory inspection fee; the fee charged by the testing centre will not exceed 25% of the product testing fee
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In cases where fewer than three products are selected for sample testing by the testing centre, the supervision fees to be charged are: for testing performed on one product, the supervision fee will equal 100% of the testing fee; for testing on two products, the supervision fee will be 50% of the testing fee; for testing on three products, the supervision fee will be 33% of the testing fee
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Annual fee
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For an enterprise granted 20 certificates or below (including from different certification bodies), an annual fee of Rmb200 is charged per certificate; if the number of certificates is between 21 and 50, an annual fee of Rmb150 per certificate is charged; if the number of certificates is above 50, an annual fee of Rmb100 per certificate is charged
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Certification mark fee
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Fees to be charged on the direct use of the CCC mark as required are:
8 mm mark - Rmb0.06 per piece
15 mm mark - Rmb0.12 per piece
30 mm mark - Rmb0.20 per piece
45 mm mark - Rmb0.30 per piece
60 mm mark - Rmb0.40 per piece
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For marks allowed by certification bodies to be printed or pressed onto the product or its packaging, the fees to be charged are: Rmb900 for each usage for the first year, and Rmb600 from the second year onwards
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3C Certification Bodies
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Name
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Service Scope
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Contact Address
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China Quality Certification Centre
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CNCA-01C-001:
Electric wire components
CNCA-01C-002:
Electric wires and cables
CNCA-01C-003:
Plugs and sockets for household and similar purposes
CNCA-01C-004:
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations
CNCA-01C-005:
Plugs, sockets and couplers for industrial purpose
CNCA-01C-006:
Appliance couplers for household and similar purposes
CNCA-01C-007:
Thermal-links
CNCA-01C-008: Enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations
CNCA-01C-009:
Cartridge fuse-links of miniature fuses
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No.15 Fang Cao Di Xi Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
100020
Telephone:
010-85622233
www.cqc.com.cn
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China Quality Certification Centre (cont'd)
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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 purpose appliances
CNCA-01C-017:
Audio and video equipment
CNCA-01C-018:
Equipment and components for cable distribution system of sound and television signals
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China Quality Certification Centre (cont'd)
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CNCA-01C-019:
Satellite television receivers
CNCA-01C-020: Information technology equipment
CNCA-01C-021:
Finance and trade settlement electronic equipment
CNCA-01C-022:
Lighting equipment
CNCA-02C-023:
Motor vehicle products
CNCA-02C-024: Motorcycle products
CNCA-02C-025: Motorcycle engine products
CNCA-02C-026:
Safety belts of motor vehicle
CNCA-03C-027:
Tyre products
CNCA-04C-028:
Safety glass products
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China Quality Certification Centre (cont'd)
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CNCA-07C-031: Telecommunications terminal equipment
CNCA-08C-032: Electrocardiographs
CNCA-08C-033: Haemodialysis equipment
CNCA-08C-034: Extracorporeal blood circuit for blood purification equipment
CNCA-08C-035:
Hollow fibre 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
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China Quality Certification Centre (cont'd)
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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
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China Certification Centre for Electromagnetic Compatibility
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CNCA-01C-001:
Electric wire components
CNCA-01C-002:
Electric wires and cables
CNCA-01C-003:
Plugs and sockets for household and similar purposes
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No.18 Bei San Huan Dong Lu, Beijing, China
100013
Telephone:
010-64214583
010-64222575
www.cemc.org.cn
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China Certification Centre for Electromagnetic Compatibility (cont'd)
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CNCA-01C-004 :
Switches for household and similar fixed- electrical installations
CNCA-01C-005:
Plugs, sockets and couplers for industrial purpose
CNCA-01C-006:
Appliance couplers for household and similar purposes
CNCA-01C-007:
Thermal-links
CNCA-01C-008:
Enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations
CNCA-01C-009:
Cartridge fuse-links of miniature fuses
CNCA-01C-013:
Small-power motor
CNCA-01C-014:
Electric tools
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China Certification Centre for Electromagnetic Compatibility (cont'd)
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CNCA-01C-016:
Household and similar purpose appliances
CNCA-01C-017:
Audio and video equipment
CNCA-01C-018:
Equipment and components for cable distribution system of sound and television signals
CNCA-01C-019:
Satellite television receivers (EMC)
CNCA-01C-020:
Information technology equipment
CNCA-01C-021:
Finance and trade settlement electronic equipment (EMC)
CNCA-01C-022:
Lighting equipment
CNCA-01C-031:
Telecommunications terminal equipment
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China Certification Centre for Security and Protection
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CNCA-10C-047:
Detectors for intruder alarm systems
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10/F, Tian Lian Building, No.102, Lian Hua Chi East Road, Xuanwu District, Beijing, China
100055
Telephone:
010-63345560
010-51651890--811
www.csp.gov.cn
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Beijing CAM Quality Certification Centre
(previously China Certification Centre for Agricultural Machinery)
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CNCA-05C-029 : Knapsack-style liquid and powder sprayer for crop protection
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Nan Lu Shi Li He,
Dong San Huan, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
100021
Telephone:
010-67347471
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Beijing Zhonghua Combination Quality Certification Co Ltd
(previously China Committee for Conformity Certification for Tyres and China Committee for Conformity Certification of Latex Products)
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CNCA-03C-027 :
Tyres products
CNCA-06C-030 :
Rubber condom
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Room 410, Block 16, Zone 4, An Hui Li,
Chaoyang District,
Beijing, China
100723
Telephone:
010-84885047
010- 84885335
Fax:
010-84885414
www.cciq.net
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China Safety Global Certification Centre
(previously China Safety Glass Certification Centre)
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CNCA-04C-028 :
Safety glass products
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Guanzhuang Dong Li, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
100024
Telephone:
010-65775948
010-51167389
Fax:
010-65761715
010-65711591
www.csgc.org.cn
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China Certification Centre for Fire Products of Ministry of Public Security
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CNCA-09C-044 :
Fire alarm products
CNCA-09C-045 :
Fire hose products
CNCA-09C-046 : Automatic sprinkler system products
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Jia 108, Xi Ge Xin Li, Yong Wai, Chongwen District,
Beijing, China
100077
Tel :
010-67274320
Fax:
010-87278660
www.cccf.com.cn
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China Certification Centre for Automotive Products
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CNCA-02C-023 :
Motor vehicle products
CNCA-02C-024 : Motorcycle products
CNCA-02C-025 : Motorcycle engine
CNCA-02C-026 :
Safety belts
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4/F Shangzuo Building, Block B, 97 Xuanwumen West Street,
Beijing, China
100031
Telephone:
010-66418592
Fax:
010-66412672
www.cccap.org.cn
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8-3-2 Certification for the Drug Industry
For drug production enterprises, GMP certification is compulsory, while GSP certification is required for drug distribution enterprises. In 2005, the State Food and Drug Administration further adopted the GLP standards, and the first batch of products subject to GLP certification includes new drugs, traditional Chinese medicine injections and biological products. Through adopting GLP→GMP→GSP, a drug quality and safety chain embracing laboratory tests, manufacturing and sale has taken shape in the mainland.
