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1. 2 1260497022904015 htm Guide to CQC Product Certification Mark CQC PD010 2005 http www caqc com cn english published A pplicationProcess webinfo 2006 12 1260497023472604 htm EUSME Centre The EU SME Centre assists European SMEs to export to China by providing a comprehensive range of free hands on support services including the provision of information confidential advice networking events and training The Centre also acts as a platform facilitating coordination amongst Member State and European public and private sector service providers to SMEs The Centre s range of free services cover e Business Development provision of market information business and marketing advice e Legal legal information ask the expert initial consultations and practical manuals e Standards standards and conformity requirements when exporting to China e HR and Training industry and horizontal training programmes e Access to a service providers directory and information databases e Hot desking free temporary office space in the EU SME Centre to explore local business opportunities e Any other practical support services to EU SMEs wishing to export to or invest in China 2011 EU SME Centre Contact the Centre at Room 910 Sunflower Tower 37 Maizidian West Street Chaoyang District Beijing 100125 T 86 10 8527 5300 F 86 10 8527 5093 www eusmecentre org cn enquiries eusme2. Guideline CCC China Compulsory EUS Vi Certification Centre When does the mark apply The CCC mark applies to a broad range of consumer goods electronic products and industrial products Products are listed in the Catalogue of products subject to compulsory certification The list is constantly expanding but currently contains 23 broad categories Catalogue of products subject to compulsory certification CNCA 2007 1 Electrical wires and cables 9 Information technology 17 Medical devices equipment 2 Switches for circuits 10 Lighting appliances 18 Fire fighting equipment installation protective and connection devices 3 Low voltage electrical 11 Telecommunications 19 Detectors for intruder alarm apparatus terminal equipment systems 4 Small power motors 12 Motor vehicles and safety 20 Wireless LAN products parts 5 Electric tools 13 Motor vehicle tires 21 Indoor decorating and refurbishing materials 6 Welding machines 14 Safety glass 22 Toy products sd Toy 22 Toy products sd 7 Household and similar 15 Agricultural machinery 23 Information security products electrical appliances CC IS certificate for Government Procurement 8 Audio and video apparatus 16 Latex products Above list is for reference only and is subject to changes The broad categories are further broken down into 132 product categories 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC There are several ways to fin
3. if no discrepancies are found the CCC licence will be continued The CCC mark is valid for 5 years The manufacturer should re submit the application 90 days before the CCC certificate expires 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC What does the mark cost The final cost of receiving the CCC licence will depend on the specific product in question but overall costs will likely follow the same structure as described below Application fees and superior costs Consulting and translation cost for service agent CNCA marking fee Inspection fees Travel fees and accommodation for testing staff Roughly the basic costs of the CCC licence can be divided into administrative costs and service fees Administrative costs Administration fees represent a flat fee rate for the administrative service and are minor in nature They usually represent several hundred EUR and are fixed through a central pricing policy The test fee will depend on the complexity of the product and the nature of the test involved In addition you will be charged an Approval and Registration fee as well as an Approval fee for being authorised to affix the actual CCC mark Services fees Service fees are more costly in nature They include fees for factory inspections travel costs per diem for inspectors etc The applicant is responsible for man day fees for inspectors and all their associated costs In addition it is recommended to use a consu
4. CNCA and in Article 41 and 42 of the AQSIO announcement 117 Products and parts eligible for exemption need Special Exempt Approval The application should be submitted to the CNCA with supporting documentation proving above conditions are met Documentation requirements 1 Formal application letter including a Introduction and description of your company b Product characteristics c Reason and evidence for exemption d Name brand name quantity model and specification of product e Self declaration of safety compliance 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC 2 Copy of the business licence 3 Copy of declaration of compliance with the appropriate safety standards including test report 4 Copy of import licence if applicable 5 Copy of quota certificates if applicable 6 Copy of commercial contract 7 If either of the items 4 5 or 6 cannot be provided the bill of lading invoice official identification or other illustrative documents can replace them Exemptions should be applied for at least 1 month in advance and validity of the exemption certificate depends on the conditions of use One of the main obstacles in liaising and coordinating with the Chinese Certification Centres and testing bodies is often the language barrier The Certification Centres will have very limited knowledge of English and written enquiries by email or fax are often answered with delay In most cases it will be difficult to call the Cert
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6. d by two Chinese inspectors and may take up to a week however this may vary according to the number of locations that needs to be certified 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC The purpose of the audit is to confirm that the manufacturing facility lives up to Chinese standards for quality management and that the relevant CCC regulations are followed During the Factory Inspection the auditors will primarily look at the company s existing quality system For the initial inspection this is always carried out by CQC designated inspectors The applicant is obliged to cover transportation costs per diem and man day fees for the inspectors The basic requirements are stipulated in the basic requirements for factory inspection available on the CQC website The inspectors go through a checklist in many ways similar to other international quality management audits Below is a summary of some of the principle requirements for the audit v The quality management must fulfil the requirements of the CNCA and must be regularly updated v The products to be certified must be the same as the products sent to the test lab v The CCC marking process needs to be documented and procedures should be in place that clearly separate CCC certified products from other products v The factory must have test equipment or ensure that regular external testing is done v A daily functional check is to be performed and records maintained v The resp
7. d out if your product requires the CCC mark Using HS codes you can search your product in the Chinese Customs Handbook or search Announcement 60 released in 2002 by the Chinese Certification and Accreditation Authority CNCA The EU Commission has launched the Market Access Database initiative allowing European companies to search tariff and import requirements for third markets including China The website allows you to look up product requirements including CCC using HS codes www madb europa eu For a more thorough investigation of the specific requirements that applies to your product it is necessary to identify which Chinese National Standards also known as GB Standards apply The CCC system is based on GB Standards Most GB standards are harmonised with International Standards but be sensitive to frequently occurring Chinese deviations The Standardisation Administration of China SAC provides a national standards enquiry service searchable by standard number title ICS code etc If the GB standards that applies to your product are mandatory it is a good indication that your product will require the CCC mark in some case other marks are required depending on product category To learn more about Chinese GB standards please visit our standardisation section Certain spare parts and replacement parts may also require the CCC mark this is particularly important for the automotive sector where seat belts tires lamps etc requ
8. ification Centre directly without a good command of Chinese Many manufacturers therefore choose to use third party services in obtaining CCC certification This approach is highly recommended especially for first time applicants as it helps speed up the application process and greatly simplifies the involvement of the manufacturer Other paths to CCC certification often used by EU manufacturers include Certification through the Chinese distributer agent or local representative who coordinates directly with the Certification Centre Manufacturers who have already gained experience with the Chinese certification process handle the certification process in house often by Chinese speaking staff List of important regulations CCC Catalogue 2007 13 01 Announcement 60 2002 AQSIQ Regulation for Compulsory Product Certification No 117 AQSIQ Announcement No 1 2001 CNCA Joint Announcement No 33 2001 AQSIQ Announcement No 8 2002 CNCA 2011 EU SME Centre Charging standard for Compulsory Product Certification CQC Document 2009 Guideline CCC http www cqc com cn english published Charge ChargeStandards webinfo 2009 05 1260497023401056 htm Product Certification Requirements for Factory s Quality Assurance Ability CQC Document Basic Requirements for Factory Inspection CQC PD021 2005 http www cac com cn english published FactoryInspection IntroductionforFactoryInspection webinfo 2009 1
9. ire the CCC mark separately from the whole product Similar procedures apply to other product categories There are essentially two basic requirements for technical conformity of products entering China Chinese Standards and Implementation Rules These regulations define the implementation and certification procedures of the product The CCC mark is based on mandatory Chinese GB standards applying to the product even if the GB standard is harmonised with international equivalents the product will require mandatory testing The Chinese Certification and Accreditation Authority CNCA has published 47 Implementation Rules for Compulsory Certification on its website These Rules outline detailed technical requirements for each of the 132 products categories The implementing regulations are in English and free for download The China Quality Certification Centre CQC has attempted to list national and international equivalent standards applying to CCC product categories The list was last updated in 2006 and should be used for reference only 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC Electrical and Electronic products Using Certification Body CB Reports In the case of electrical and electronic products Chinese standards are mostly developed from or harmonised with IEC standards However it is important to note that deviations frequently occur China adheres to the CB scheme and therefore accepts CB reports Submitting your CCC app
10. lications together with a CB report can significantly speed up the application process however type testing is still needed The CB report must be less than 3 years old and clearly outline Chinese deviations For more information on CB reports see here The CCC application procedure can generally be divided into a 6 step process In summary the standard operating procedure involves 1 Application The required documentation is submitted to the competent authorities 2 Testing A designated test laboratory in China will test a sample of the product 3 Factory inspection CQC will send representatives to inspect the manufacturing facility Each factory producing parts for the final exported product needs to be inspected 4 Evaluation Decision is made if CCC is granted or not 5 Product marking Marking of product and packaging 6 Follow up factory inspection Manufacturing facility needs to be re inspected by CQC every 12 to 18 months 1 Application Completing the CCC application form The first step in getting your product CCC certified begins by filling in the application form A number of supporting documents is required for this step but will essentially depend on the functionalities of your product Your application should usually be filled out in both English and Chinese Supporting documentation can include v CCC application form and factory questionnaire for initial factory inspection v Product descriptio
11. ltant for first time applicants and depending on the service required this can also run up costs Associated costs can run up to several thousand EUR The basic cost can be calculated by the following form not including travel per diem or consultant services 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC Standard price Note 1000 CNY translation fee 1f not in H Tyre testing Depending on Product Type sae publish price list Gn Chinese Additional cost 2500 CNY man day fee Return ticket Per diem Factory inspection Approval and S 800 CNY per application inspection cooperation partners Annuity 100 CNY per certificate per year o ooo From 0 03 to 0 3 CNY per sticker depending on size Printing rights 450 CNY first year 300 CNY year thereafter CCC stickers Product test fee depends on type of product CNCA publishes the price list on their website in Chinese only Exchange rate for reference only 1 EUR 9 CNY Source Charging standard for compulso roduct certification There are few exemptions to the mandatory CCC mark In general products not intended for sale or usage on the Chinese market can be exempted from testing requirement Exemptions include Products used at exhibitions Special purpose products e g military use Personal belongings Products imported for R amp D or testing purposes Products for re export Further details of exemptions can be found in Announcement 8 of the
12. n including where applicable Production flow chart Product photos front rear internal power supply unit name plate Copy of trademark registration in China and overseas if any Material list such as information on parts functions type of material supplier etc 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC Identity declaration for product series family group application if any Circuit diagram PCB diagram exploding diagram block diagram List of critical components including EMC performance Copy of the contract between applicant and importer S Original declaration of conformity S Copy of CB report including Chinese deviations where applicable Remember to include power supply where applicable Or reference to CCC licences for accessories such as power cord set or plug cord connector and external internal power supply S Copy of business licence for applicant manufacturer factory S Product name labels user manual rating or warning labels translated into Chinese S Organisation chart of manufacturing facility It is ESSENTIAL that all supporting documentation matches the application Attention should be paid on providing consistent information with regards to labels and associated documents such as company name product description and model number This is the most common delay in the application process If the CQC finds that the application is consistent they will proceed by iss
13. onsible staff working in the area of quality management must have appropriate qualifications to perform their daily tasks v Requirements of corresponding GB standards are understood by key staff S A quality plan or equivalent procedure should be established for the specific product v A documented procedure that ensures the appropriate maintenance and application of the CCC mark The general guidelines for the IFI are explained in the product certification requirements for factory s quality assurance ability available from the CQC website In cases where discrepancies are found the manufacturer has 30 days to address any non compliance issues The factory will be assigned a factory ID number if the audit is successful The factory number can be placed under the CCC logo but this is not mandatory 4 Evaluation The factory inspection report together with the sample test is submitted to the CQC for final review and evaluation On the basis of both reports the CQC will sign and approve the CCC certificate 2011 EU SME Centre Guideline CCC 5 Product marking Having been approved for CCC certification the product must now be marked The manufacturer is free to use original authorised CCC stickers purchased directly from CNCA or may submit its own drawings for approval The dimensions and location of the CCC mark is specified in the guide to COC product certification mark COC PDO10 2003 The
14. re are 4 designs of the CCC mark depending on type and qualities of the product for example the CCC mark can be affixed with an S Safety EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility S amp E Safety and EMC or F Fire Fighting If it is not appropriate to apply the CCC mark directly to the body of the product it can be affixed to the product package 6 Follow up factory inspection The follow up inspection is normally carried out every 12 to 18 months and can be assigned to local testing bodies that cooperate with the CQC The costs of follow up inspections are therefore significantly lower than the initial inspection The CQC maintains the right to conduct unannounced inspections without prior notice This is rarely done in practice and does not substitute the normal follow up inspection The basic aim of the follow up inspections is to validate that the manufacturer s quality assurance system and the certified product continue to meet the requirements of the regulation For the normal follow up inspection the CQC will notify the manufacturer in advance allowing for the necessary preparations to be made Follow up factory inspections are carried out according to the same guidelines as the IFI inspection assessing quality systems record management and product sampling The final assessment report is submitted to the CQC together with results from the product sample The CQC will review and evaluate and
15. uing a certification charge notice and sampling notice together with your application number An invoice will indicate the applying certification fees and after payment the CQC will assign the task of testing to one of its affiliated laboratories All CCC testing laboratories are in China After receiving the sampling notice the applicant needs to deliver the samples to the testing laboratory according to the request Generally 2 samples are required to be sent to China however this may vary according to product The test sample needs to be accompanied by the proper information which can cause some confusion therefore it may be a good idea to seek advice from your freight forwarder Upon arrival in China the freight forwarder is required to pick up the test sample and deliver to the testing laboratory 2 Testing Having received the sample the laboratory will notify the CQC and start carrying out investigations into the product s conformity to Chinese standards and implementation regulations Once the evaluation and testing is completed the laboratory will submit a test report to the CQC for review and approval 3 The factory inspection After approving the test report the CQC will schedule an Initial Factory Inspection IFI of your manufacturing facility The IFI is similar to a quality inspection and is required if this is the first time to apply for the CCC certification process The IFI is performe
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