What is China CCC certification?

05-12-2022

China CCC certification

What is CCC certification?

"China Compulsory Certification", that is, "China Compulsory Certification", abbreviated as CCC, CCC certification mark for "CCC", can also be abbreviated as 3C, the certification for the State Certification and Accreditation Administration under the "Compulsory Product Certification Management Regulations" (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China Order No. 5) developed.

CCC certification

What are the benefits of 3C certification?

1. 3C certification is a compulsory certification and a passport to enter the Chinese market. Products must be 3C certified if they are in the 3C compulsory catalogue.

2. Products and enterprises with 3C certification are easily recognised, enhancing customer confidence, shaping corporate image, increasing visibility and contributing to a larger market share.

3. As CCC certification is a fair and scientific quality system that is independent of the first party (supplier) and the second party (purchaser) by a third party testing agency, which issues an authoritative certificate for the conformity of the product through strict inspection and examination, it is in line with the laws of the market economy and can bring direct economic benefits to both sides of the trade.

4. Enterprises obtain CCC certification and CCC certification mark, is an important expression of corporate culture, quality culture. Striving to obtain the CCC certification mark and producing high-quality products is not only a material achievement, but also a product of the spirit, and a crystallization of enterprise culture.

What are the requirements of the 3C certification？

The 3C certification system, as a compulsory product certification system in China, is an integral part of the laws and regulations and has mandatory requirements. Any product listed in the 3C certification catalogue that is not certified by a 3C certification body and sold in China is a violation of the law and will be subject to administrative penalties and legal risks.

The 3C certification process：

Application for certification → Type test (sample test) → Initial factory inspection → Evaluation and approval of certification results → Post-certification supervision.