March 2016 - MPR China Certification GmbH

CQC: New Standards for the Voluntary CQC Mark Certification of AC Motors

The old Implementation Rules CNCA-V01-013:2003 for the voluntary CQC Mark Certification of AC Motors have been replaced by the new version of the CQC (China Quality Certification Centre) CQC11-471114-2016 with its announcement on March 8, 2016.

Since its announcement applicants for a voluntary CQC Mark Certification need to apply in accordance with the new Implementation Rules CQC11-471114-2016. For CQC certificates issued according to the old CNCA Implementation Rules, additional changes can be submitted during the change application for the update to the new CQC version.

The main differences between the old CNCA and new CQC Implementation Rules for voluntary CQC Mark Certification of AC Motors are affecting the following points:

New regulations for product tests and annual follow-up inspections
The old GB standard GB3667-1997 has been updated and replaced by the new version GB/T3667.1-2005

The CQC regularly publishes new announcements about products that require CCC certification as well as products that can be certified with a Voluntary CQC Mark Certification. It is the responsibility of the exporter and/or manufacturer to carefully check every product and to fully understand the applicable regulations prior to shipping. Each product category of the Voluntary CQC Mark Certification has its own Certification Rules, which are based on the National GB Standards. The Certification Rules have a corresponding Implementation Rule which the product must comply with in order to get a Voluntary CQC Mark Certification. The Implementation Rules can be found on the official website of the CQC. New Voluntary CQC Mark Certification products and product categories are posted on the website frequently along with important information regarding certification application start dates.

You can find more information about the Voluntary CQC Mark Certification here.

If you have any questions regarding Voluntary CQC Mark Certification, please don’t hesitate to contact us any time. Write an email or call us directly. Call us directly (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or send us an email.

CCC: Door locks in sliding doors are now subject to certification

In 2015 the new implementation rules for „Door Locks and Door Retention Systems“ (CNCA-C11-10: 2014) have replaced the old regulations CNCA-02C-061: 2005. The underlying GB standard GB15086-2013 remains the same. Detailed information regarding the new implementation rules can be found here.

Implementation rules are the regulatory basis required for CCC certification of a particular product. They define the scope for product testing, as well as the overall process that will need to be completed before the CCC certificate can be issued. In these rules, you will find all of the relevant information, including the number of test samples required for testing in China and the corresponding GB standards. They also state how long the steps in the process will take.

Since the announcement by the CNCA in December 2015, door locks for sliding doors are now subject to CCC certification as well. The changes apply for private vehicles as well as commercial vehicles.

If you have further questions with regard to CCC certification, please visit our website. You will also find information on the certification process as well as the associated costs.

You can find more information on CCC in our free brochure “CCC made easy” which you can download here. For even more detailed information, you can order our book „A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification “, directly from amazon here.

Alternatively, you can contact us directly via e-mail or call us: UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 692713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673.

In addition, we invite you to visit us from October 18th to 20th 2016 at the IZB in Wolfsburg, Germany, where the CCAP and we are jointly represented in hall 3, booth 3306.

We are looking forward meeting you.

CCC: Compulsory Implementation of New Regulations for CCC Certification of Products with Converter by 2017

The CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration) announcement No. 3 in 2016 included a regulatory change making CCC certification for electronic products with a converter mandatory in accordance with CNCA-C02-01:2014. Electronic products with a foreign standard for the plug and/or socket are excluded, but can get a voluntary CQC Mark certification.

The electronic products (with converter) must meet the requirements of GB standards: GB 2099.1, GB 2099.3 and GB 1002/GB 1003, and will be certified according to the Implementation Rule CNCA-C02-01:2014.

The new version of GB 2099.3-2015 was published on October 13, 2015 and has been added to CNCA-C02-01:2014.

As of April 14, 2017 products that do not have China CCC certification according to the new regulations cannot be imported, bought, sold, used or traded in China. Products that already have a voluntary CQC Mark certification according to the old GB2099.3-2008 will also be required to be certified according to the new regulations prior to the April 14, 2017 deadline.

The new requirements of GB2099.3-2015 are required to be met for a CCC change application. To qualify the audit report of the last voluntary CQC Mark certification should not be older than one year and the relevant designated test laboratory will need to be approved by the CNCA and CQC. They will determine if the laboratory has the appropriate accreditation and ability to test to the Chinese standard.

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Are you looking for more information regarding the updated GB Standards for adapters and extension bales? Do you have any questions about the application for certification modification? If so, please call or email us anytime. Write us an Email or call us: UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 692713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673.

Also check our website if you would like more information regarding CCC certification, the CCC certification process and costs associated with CCC certification. You will also find more information about our all-inclusive CCC certification package. Check our references page to see what some our clients have to say about us.

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: New Implementation Rules for Vehicle Horns

In the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China) announcement No. 31 of 2014 the new CNCA Implementation Rules for vehicle horns (CNCA-C11-05-2014) have been published. They were implemented on January 1, 2015 and officially took effect on January 1, 2016 for the CCC certification of new products. Existing CCC certificates that are in accordance with the old rules CNCA-02C-055-2005 need to be updated until December 31, 2016.

Also the CCAP (CCAP-C11-05:2014) and CQC (CQC-C1101:2014) have updated their relevant Implementation Rules. The old GB standard for vehicle horns GB 15742-2001 did not change and is still valid.

According to the new Implementation Rules (CNCA-C11-05-2014) products basically can be summed up into one certification unit if there are no significant differences regarding the following characteristics:

Shape and measurements of the membrane(s)
Type of sound leak notch(es)
Nominal frequency of the sound

Furthermore, two new annexes have been added to the new Implementation Rules. According to the new annex 1 additional information and data are now required in the “Description form” of the application documents. Annex 3 is also newly added for the CCC certification of service parts after EoP (End of Production). Besides the application documents, further documents are required here.

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If you want to learn more about the updates of the new implementation rules please contact us directly. We will be glad to help you and answer any questions you might 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.

Are you seeking for more information about this CNCA announcement or do you want to know if there will be new CCC implementation rules also for your product? Then contact us! Write us an Email or call us: UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 692713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673.

CQC: New Implementation Rules for Light Sockets

The CNCA announcement No. 28 of 2015 for the Voluntary CQC Mark Certification of spare parts of CCC compulsory products revokes the announcement No. 6 of 2003. The Implementation Rules CNCA-V01-017-2003 for the voluntary certification of light socket parts have been transferred to the new CQC regulations for the safety of light sockets (CQC11-465429-2016) which have been announced on February 25, 2016.

For the implementation of the new certification rules the following must be observed:

Since its announcement on February 25, 2016 applicants need to certify their products according to the new regulations (CQC11-465429-2016).
For certificates issued in accordance with CNCA-V01-017-2003 applicants can also apply for additional changes (e.g. product specifications) during the application process to the new Implementation Rules.

The most important changes in comparison to the old regulations are:

Change of GB standard: GB17935-1999 replaced by GB17935-2007.
Additional document: “List of Key spare parts/components/materials based on the test standard and quantity”.
Adjustments of the requirements for random sample product tests.

You can find more information about the Voluntary CQC Mark Certification here.

CCC: Amended Minimum Size Requirements for CCC Certification of Interior Trimming Parts

The new Implementing Rules for the CCC certification for Interior Trimming Parts, published in August of 2014, have led to a substantial increase in certification applications with the Chinese authorities. The result of this was a huge increase in the work-load for both the CQC and CCAP in 2015.

Unfortunately clear guidelines on how to interpret the new Implementations Rules were missing. As the result of a lack of consistency in interpretations, the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration) issued more specific guidelines on how to interpret the new Implementation Rules. The new guidelines go into more detail particularly in regards to automotive interior trimming parts. The new requirements place a higher priority on the minimum size requirement. The minimum size required for interior trimming parts is still 356mm*100mm, but the method of measuring has changed.

In a first step one has to check if the projected surface of the interior trimming part is at least the size of 356mm*100mm standard template. Holes will be ignored for this first step. If it is not possible to place the standard template within the contour of the largest projected surface of the interior trimming part, it is not possible to get this part CCC certified.

If it is possible to place the standard template completely within the outline of the largest projected surface of the trimming part, one should examine the size of each possible hole. If no single hole makes up for more than 50% of the total surface of the part, it is likely that CCC is compulsory. In case a single hole makes up for more than 50% of the total surface, the remaining solid section of the trimming part must be large enough in order to take the standard template from it.

If the projected surface is large enough to fit the standard template of 356*100mm and the conditions for holes are met as well, the last step is to check whether a standard test sample can be taken out of the trimming part. It must be possible to take the test samples of either 356mm*3-60mm or 138mm*60mm from the part. The test samples cannot contain any holes.
If all conditions are met, CCC certification is mandatory.

Although the CNCA announcement is quite complex, it provides a commonly accepted base on how to evaluate an interior parts’ obligation for CCC certification. The new rules clearly state the minimum requirements, which is good for both the supplier and car manufacturer.

Please contact us if you would like to receive our free presentation regarding the new guidelines for Interior Trimming Parts. The presentation explains the new requirements in great detail, and should help clear up any confusion in regards to which Interior Trimming Parts need CCC certification.

Our latest presentation provides you a vivid overview over the changes and how to examine a possible CCC obligation. Please contact us at (US: +1 773 654-2673, UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49-69-2713769150) or e-mail and we will send you our presentation for free.

If you are interested in staying up-to-date with the current Implementation Rules and regulations, please check our News Section on our website. If you need to find out if your product is required to get CCC Certification or if you are interested in getting a no obligation, all-inclusive CCC Certification quote, please contact us. We will gladly answer any questions and/or provide you with a quote.

General information about CCC, the certification process, as well as the associated costs can be found on our website, or in our free booklet “CCC Made Easy”, which you can download here.
For in-depth information you can order our book “A Brief Guide to CCC: China Compulsory Certification”, directly from Amazon here.

CCC: Updated Implementation Rules for Brake Hoses

In a previous news article, we informed you about the 15 new implementation rules for the CCC Certification of automotive components which were implemented in August 2014 by the Chinese authority CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration). These regulations officially took effect on January 1, 2015.

One of the 15 new Implementation Rules includes an updated version for brake hoses. The current version number is CNCA-C11-06:2014.

It is important for manufacturers which currently have CCC for brake hoses to update their certificate to reflect the new Implementation Rule. The deadline to make the update to existing CCC certificates is December 31, 2016. Certificates, which do not show the updated Implementation Rule (CNCA-C11-06:2014), will then be temporarily suspended, cancelled and erased from the CNCA database.

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If you want to learn more about the updates of the new implementation rules please contact us directly. We will be glad to help you and answer any questions you might 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: New GB Standards for Adapters (GB2099.3-2015) and Extension Cables (GB2099.7-2015) Released

According to the announcement No. 3 of the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China) from January 8, 2016 additional GB standards have been released for adapters, plugs and sockets for domestic use and similar purposes.

The new GB Standards GB 2.099.3-2015 (“Plugs and Sockets for Domestic Use and Similar Purposes, part 2-5: Special Requirements for Adapters”) and GB 2.099.7-2015 (“Plugs and Sockets for Domestic Use and Similar Purposes, part 2-7: Special Requirements for Sockets of Extension Cables”) were added to the Implementation Rule CNCA-C02-01:2014.

Both GB Standards will come into effect on April 14, 2017.

For extension cables, the new standard GB 2099.7 has been added to the existing standards GB 2099.1 and GB 1002/GB 1003.

Adapters with Chinese plugs (specifically type A and I) need to be certified in accordance with GB 2099.1, GB 2099.3 and GB1002/GB1003. Adapters with foreign plugs are excluded.

Starting April 14, 2017 products that fall into these categories and do not have China CCC certification cannot be imported, bought, sold, used or traded in China.

Are you looking for more information regarding the updated GB Standards for adapters and extension bales? Do you have any questions about the application for certification modification? If so, please call or email us anytime. Write us an Email or call us: UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 692713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673.

Also check our website if you want more information regarding CCC certification, the CCC certification process, CCC costs, and more information about our all-inclusive CCC certification package. You may want to look at our references page to see what some our clients have to say about us.

CCC: Household Devices with USB Charging Port Must be in Accordance with CCC regulation

According to the announcement No. 2 of the CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China) from January 6, 2016, household devices with USB charging port are required to be in accordance with the current CCC regulations:

IT and AV equipment that have a USB charging port (including charge and discharge) are already required to have CCC certification as mandated by the compulsory CCC product list.
Multi-functional household devices (e.g. lighting, plugs and sockets) which have a USB charging port will need be incompliance with the Implementation Rules for both “Household and Similar Use Devises” and “IT or AV Products according to the announcement.
Manufacturers will have until December 31, 2016 to get CCC certification for these household products in compliance with both Implementation Rules. Existing multifunctional products that have a USB port and are certified to the Implementation Rules for compulsory certification of “Household and Similar Use Devises,” will now need to also comply with the Implementation Rules for “IT or AV Products.” Starting January 1, 2017 these products that are not certified in compliance with both Implementation Rules cannot be imported, bought, sold, used or traded in China.

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Are you looking for more information regarding the new regulations for multi-functional household devises? If so, please call or email us anytime. We can be reached by phone (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 692713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673) or email for any questions or concerns you may have.

For more detailed information regarding the CCC certification 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.