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CCC: Updated GB Standard for Household Appliances with an External Power Supply Published
The previously applicable GB standards regarding the CCC certifications for Household and similar electrical appliances (GB4706.1), electromagnetic compatibility (GB17625.1) and for household appliances with power supply (GB4943.1) are no longer enough for a valid CCC certification. Existing CCC certificate holders will need to check compliance of their product also to the new standard and renew accordingly.
The new implementation rule CQC12-461237-2009 relates to the following products, which will require an update to the CCC certificate:
- Household and similar electrical appliances with an external power supply
- Specifically, external power adapters, chargers and built-in switching power supplies
Corresponding household appliances, which already have a valid CCC certification, will have to renew their certification until December 31, 2015 showing compliance with the new requirements. If the certificate holder fails to renew the existing CCC certificates before this date, their certificate will be suspended. The new Implementation Rule will be in full effect June 30, 2016. All certificates must be in compliance by this date or they will be subject to cancelation.
Are you looking for more information regarding this updated GB standard for household appliances with power supply?
Do you need more information regarding this new regulatory update? If so, please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.
For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
CCC: Randomized Inspections of Imported Cars by the CIQ
In November 2014, the Chinese government authority CIQ (China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau) published an article on its website regarding randomized inspections of imported cars in order to check their CCC Certification.
The China based government body AQSIQ (General Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine) is the administrative body for matters related to quality control, inspections concerning import and export cases, certifications as well as accreditations. In order to fulfill these tasks on a local scale, the Chinese customs authority CIQ is responsible for import and export control of products in China. CIQ owns 35 local branches located in 31 Chinese provinces to maintain consistent quality standards through close cooperation with laboratories, local branches, and further government agencies.
Recently, the Chinese customs authority conducted randomized inspections of imported cars in close cooperation with a third institution. International car brands such as Renault, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Volvo and seven further manufacturers were affected. A total of 18 vehicles were involved in the checks. Furthermore, regular as well as randomized inspections in order to check CCC certifications of imported cars are scheduled to be conducted to a greater extent in the future.
The certification of complete vehicles is a sophisticated project which requires professional consultation. Besides professional know-how, also long-standing experience is essential to successfully pass through the process of preparation, application and the certification of suppliers.
MPR GmbH – China Certification Corporation is your professional partner for all matters regarding CCC Certification. Get in touch with us for more details and an individual consultation. We will also check free of charge if your product requires an CCC Certification. Simply send us an email or contact us by phone for an individual and non-binding offer (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673).
For more detailed information regarding CCC please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
CCC: CQC Publishes Updated CCC Catalogue with New Mandatory Products
The Chinese certification authority CQC (China Quality Certification Centre, chin. „中国质量认证中心“) updated the CCC catalogue with mandatory products in September 2014. The new updated catalogue includes 165 products that will require CCC certification and their respective product-specific Implementation Rules. The updated CCC catalogue is available as download on the CQC website.
However, not all Implementation Rules in the CCC catalogue have been updated yet. The Chinese authority CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration) published 31 new Implementation Rules for CCC Certification in July 2014 that partly already have become effective. These regulatory changes affect products such as:
- Audio products
- Welding machines
- Electronical components
- Toys
- Safety glass
- Many parts for the automotive industry (e.g. safety belts, interior parts, seats and fuel tanks)
Until recently, only the Implementation Rule for child restraining devices have been updated in the CCC catalogue (Implementation Rule for restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles: CNCA-C22-03-2014). Since the catalogue does not include all of the latest regulations, it is important for certificate holders and applicants to check for the latest Implementation Rules that would affect their product’s compliance.
For more detailed information regarding CCC please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
China Certification Corporation consults manufacturers with every aspect of their certification for the Chinese market
- We provide information regarding regulatory changes and updates (Implementation Rules, GB Standards, further standards).
- All-inclusive consulting through our German, Chinese and US based offices
- Straightforward, transparent management of the certification process
- Important contacts to all relevant Chinese institutions
- No Chinese language skills are required, we will handle all of the necessary communications with the certifying authorities and test labs for you
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information on the Implementation Rules. Write us an email or call us: Germany: +49 69 271 3769 150, UK: +44 2071931135, US: +1 773 654 2673
CCC: New Implementation Rules published for Low-voltage Electrical Components
In October 2014 the CQC (China Quality Certification Centre, Chinese: 中国质量认证中心) confirmed and republished the new implementation rules for CCC certification of low-voltage electrical components. As of September 1, 2014 the “Implementation Rules for Compulsory Certification of low-voltage electrical components” (CNCA-C03-02:2014) became effective.
These new regulations were first announced by the CQC In July 2014. The Chinese authority now reissued the announcement to emphasize the importance of the new implementation rules.
The notice states that the new implementation rules are in line with the low-voltage electrical components certification regulations by CQC (CQC-C0302-2014). New certification applications will need to be in compliance with the new implementation rules.
The new implementation rules do not mean that existing certificate holders will necessarily have to reapply for an updated CCC certificate. Manufacturers with a valid CCC certificate will need to check with the CQC regarding what they will be required to do.
During the past months, the Chinese certification authorities have published many regulatory updates and new regulations. It is the responsibility of certificate holders and new applicants to check for updated regulations and corresponding implementation rules to maintain compliance.
Are you looking for more information regarding this CQC announcement? Do you want to know if there will be new regulations or implementation rules that will affect your product? Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe,: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email with any questions you may have.
For more detailed information please download our free booklet “CCC Made Easy” here. You may also consider our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, which can be ordered directly on Amazon here.
CFDA: Article Regarding the Updated Regulations Required for CFDA Approval Published in “China Contact” Magazine
Mr. Julian Busch CEO of MPR China Certification GmbH / China Certification Corporation recently wrote an article regarding the CFDA approval of medical devices in China. This article was published in the November 2014 issue in the magazine “China Contact”.
The short article covers the general import regulations, which are mandatory for the legal import and disposal of certain medical devices for the Chinese market. In recent years, the Chinese regulators have placed more emphasis on the importance on product safety of medical devices. In 2013 the CFDA (China Food and Drug Administration) catalog stating which products require approval, was re-written with many more products being added. In March of 2014 new “Regulations for the Supervision and Administration of Medical Devices” were published, which became effective in June of 2014.
Julian Busch has published numerous articles regarding the CFDA approval of medical devices for the Chinese market. Besides CFDA publications, he has also published articles regarding the CCC certification for products.
AQSIQ: License Holders Urged to Check Expiration Dates
There are numerous overseas companies exporting recycling material into China and holding a “License of Registration for Overseas Supplier Enterprise of Imported Solid Wastes as Raw Materials“. The license is issued by the Chinese authority AQSIQ (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine), one of the most important Chinese certification and quality supervision bodies located in Beijing.
According to estimations of The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), a global recycling industry association based in Brussels, the licenses of approximately 500 foreign suppliers are due to expire in December 2014. AQSIQ licenses are usually valid for three years, however companies are obliged to apply for renewal at least 90 days before the current license expires. If a renewal is not applied for within the stated time then the license will be cancelled, leaving companies unable to export products to mainland China.
As a result, license holders are urged to check the expiration dates of their AQSIQ licenses. If a license expires on 31st December 2014, then a renewal must be applied for before 30th September 2014 at the latest.
In case your AQSIQ license will expire soon and you want to apply for prolongation, please do not hesitate to contact us for support. We have the connections and can effectively communicate on your behalf. Direct contact with the AQSIQ is often difficult for applicants and license holders. To complicate matters more, they only accept inquiries and application in the Chinese language. Please do not hesitate to call or email us.
In case you do not have a license so far, we will also check free of charge if your product requires an AQSIQ registration. Simply send us the exact material name and corresponding HS Code (customs code) by Email and we will do the research and get back with you.
You can also contact us by phone for an individual and non-binding offer for the AQSIQ registration (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673).
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