Adjustment of the CQC Product Catalog for Electronic Products

As part of a comprehensive adjustment of the CCC test catalog, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) announced an update of specific Implementation Rules on September 30, 2022. Target of the adjustment were electronic products and their accessories, and in particular their safety certification and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. The new Implementation Rules CQC12-045800-2022 came into effect immediately upon the announcement.
 

 
The update most importantly included a re-classification of certain tests for electronic products and their accessories of the category 001121 into the voluntary certification range. Previously, these product tests had been subject to mandatory CCC certification requirements in China.
Above-mentioned changes affect the general electromagnetic compatibility requirements for A/V and ICT equipment under GB 4943.1-2022, including cordless phones under GB/T 19483-2016, and emission limits under GB 17625.1-2012 and GB/T 9254.1-2021. In contrast, numerous products in the audio, video, information, and communications technology sector are still subject to CCC certification (China Compulsory Certification) in China.
The Chinese GB Standards and Implementation Rules are regularly updated by the authorities, often having considerable implications for the product manufacturers. Updates are usually not announced and must be independently tracked and implemented by certified factories. Failure to do so may result in severe consequences, including withdrawal of certification for non-compliance.
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Chinese EV manufacturer Nio celebrates European premiere in Berlin

Nio chose the legendary Tempodrom in Berlin as the venue for its European launch premiere celebration. Initially, three models will be offered in Europe, as well as the establishment of battery swap stations has been announced. Instead of car dealerships and showrooms, the young company is focusing on presenting the vehicles in so-called “Nio Homes,” which are a mixture of café, shopping center and lounge. Two sedans, the ET7 and ET5, and an electric SUV, the EL7, are available. The name of the latter was changed at short notice from ES 7 (international market) to EL 7 (European market) due to a legal dispute with Audi. All models are available and are already on the road in China. The technical details therefore differ only slightly for the European versions.

A special feature of Nio is the battery concept: These can either be purchased with the car or rented. Customers can choose from the standard battery or a long-distance variant. The batteries can be exchanged at one of the Nio battery exchange stations, the first of which in Germany is located on Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm. By the end of next year, 120 such stations will be open in Europe. As Nio chief engineer Teobaldi said, the 150-kWh long-range battery can achieve a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. To speed up the charging process, Nio unveiled its own 500-kW DC charging station this summer. Similar to Tesla’s Powerchargers, Nio plans to build a network of charging stations. In addition to a purchase option for the EVs, Nio is suggesting a subscription model to its future customers. Prices for this start at 999 euros per month for the Nio ET5.

The certification of vehicles is a highly complex project that requires professional support in all phases. MPR China Certification GmbH has been active in this field for several years.
We will be happy to advise you without obligation on the scope and requirements for the approval of vehicles. In China, CCC certification is required for vehicles.

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New standard GB/T 12350-2022 on Safety Requirements of Small-Power Motors

On November 1, 2022, the new GB standard GB/T 12350-2022 on Safety Requirements of Small-Power Motors will be implemented. This standard replaces the previous version GB/T 12350-2009.
 

 
The standard was developed in accordance with the regulations in GB/T 1.1-2020 Directives for Standardization -Part 1: Rules for the Structure and Drafting of Standardizing Documents.
Among others, the following changes are applied:

• The following sentence has been deleted: “This does not apply to control motors (e.g., servomotor, autosynchronous motor, rotary transformer, tachogenerator, and induction phase shifter, etc.)” (see clause 1)
• Added definitions of the following terms: “functional isolation,” “operating voltage,” and “fixed supply in batches” (see 3.12, 3.14, and 3.15).
• The following statements were added: “rated speed range” and “rated output power range”; “for products intended to be supplied in batches, the information on the nameplate may be applied by spraying on the code or by other similar methods.”(see 4.1)
• Direct current symbol “DC” was added (see 4.7)
• The limits of thermal classes 200 (class N) and 220 (class R) have been added (see 10.2)
• The minimum operating temperature requirements for insulating materials or insulating sleeves used to support live parts have been deleted (see 11.2 of the 2009 edition)
• The test requirements for poor contact of insulating materials have been deleted (see 14.2.1 of the 2009 edition)
• The limit requirement for clearance at an operating voltage of more than 300 V has been added (see 15.2)
• The limit requirement for creepage distance at operating voltages of “>630 and ≤800” is added (see 15.3)
• The non-applicable grounding situations have been modified and added (see 16.1; 16.1 of the 2009 edition);ii
• The limit requirements of thermal classification 200 (class N) and 220 (class R) in the temperature rise test have been added (see 17.2.2.2)
• The limit requirement for bearing temperature “the temperature of the plain bearing and the rolling bearing shall not exceed 80℃ and 95℃ respectively” has been added (see 17.3.2)
• Added the limits of thermal classification 200 (class N) and 220 (class R) in abnormal test (see 18.2).
• “Domestic motors with electronic circuits shall be subjected to the test in accordance with 19.11 in GB 4706.1-2005 together with the complete machine” has been deleted (see 18.6 of the 2009 edition)
• The test requirements for motors with controls have been added (see 20.2.1)
• The Electrical strength test requirements “for the insulated winding of the motor with a rated voltage below 100 V, the test voltage (r.m.s) is 500 V+2UN,” was changed (see 20.2.2; 20.2.2 of the 2009 edition)
• The requirements for leakage current limitation of industrial motors have been added (see section 21 and 22.2)
• The basis for the inertum impulse withstand voltage test was changed as GB/T 5171.1, GB/T 5171.21, and GB/T 5171.22 (see 26.2; 26.2 of the 2009 edition)

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Optimization of SRRC application process and adjustment of NAL catalogue

In order to support the development of the electronics industry, reduce the burden on enterprises and promote the optimal development of the electronics industry, the General Office of the State Council of the PRC issued Notice No. 31 of 2022 which aims to optimize the SRRC application process and adjust the NAL catalogue.

1. Adjustment of NAL Catalogue:

Satellite Internet devices and function virtualization devices will be included in the administration of the network access license (NAL) certification. In addition, network access license (NAL) management is no longer implemented for 11 types of telecommunications equipment, such as fixed-line telephone terminals and fax machines, which have more mature technology and are relatively less relevant to telecommunications security (see Appendix).

 

The process for NAL applications has been modified as follows:

• Optimization of SRRC review items. Appropriate reduction of the corresponding review fees.
• Shortening the deadline for network access approvals to 15 business days.
• Promotion of electronic labeling of network access permits, gradual phasing out of labeling with paper tags.
• No more obligation to mark the network access license number on the packaging of telecommunication equipment
• Goal: Approved products should be able to be placed on the market as soon as possible after receiving NAL approval (products may not be sold or used until they are approved)

2. Optimization the SRRC type approval system for radio transmitting equipment:

• Shortening the deadline for SRRC approval to 15 working days.
• Extending the validity period of SRRC certificates that were previously valid for less than 2 years to more than 2 years. This excludes certificates for which an adjustment of the radio frequency planning and the duration of the frequency use license is required.
• Optimization of the coding mode of the SRRC code: MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) formulates and publishes coding rules, and enterprises independently establish SRRC codes in accordance with the coding rules (products cannot be sold or used before they are approved by SRRC certificate).

 

Annex:

I. Telecommunications equipment no longer covered by the NAL catalogue (11 types).

Landline telephone terminals

1. Cordless telephone terminals
2. Group telephones
3. Fax machines
4. Modems (including cards)
5. Wireless pagers
6. Service integrating digital narrowband network terminals (ISDN terminals)
7. Multimedia terminals for access to mobile communication networks
8. Frame relay switches
9. Asynchronous transfer mode switches (ATM switches)
10. Call center equipment

II. New NAL equipment (2 types)

1. Satellite-based Internet equipment
2. Functional virtualization equipment

For more information on how SRRC- and NAL type approval, CCC certification, the CCC Self-Declaration and voluntary CCAP or CQC certification may affect your company, or for more information about CCC certification in general, the process, and the associated costs, please visit our website and our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

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Tesla competitor Nio celebrates German premiere

Chinese EV manufacturer Nio announced it will launch its flagship ET7 model on the German market in the fourth quarter of this year. The around five-meter sedan with a range of up to 700 kilometers is causing a stir among competitors from Tesla and Co in view of a low base price of the equivalent of 56,500 euros. The ET7 is to be offered in two configurations with 70 or 100 kWh battery capacity. In addition, Nio is the first manufacturer to install a production-ready solid-state battery in the ET7, while other brands are still researching this technology. With a system output of 648 hp in the top version, the e-sedan accelerates from zero to 100 in 3.9 seconds, competing against the Tesla Model S and the Porsche Taycan.

 

 

However, German customers will have to wait until 2024, as the basic version will presumably be offered first. In Norway, on the other hand, Nio is already established as an EV brand and offers the ES8 SUV there. Nio’s battery swap concept is also interesting, allowing EVs to drive into an automatic swap station that replaces the battery on the underbody, eliminating the need for charging by cable. The method has already been tested in Chinese cities with success. Currently, Nio is even building a plant for this in Hungary, where components for the changing stations are produced. By contrast, the EVs themselves will continue to be manufactured in China and shipped to Europe as complete vehicles.

Nio is a Chinese start-up based in Shanghai and was only founded in 2014. A design and development center with more than 120 employees is located in Munich. There, work is done on brand development and the product range for the European market. In addition, Nio is involved in the FIA Formula E all-electric racing series.

The certification of vehicles is a highly complex project that requires professional support in all phases. MPR China Certification GmbH has been active in this field for several years.
We will be happy to advise you without obligation on the scope and requirements for the approval of vehicles. In China, CCC certification is required for vehicles.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via e-mail, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Europe: +49 69 2713769150, US: +1 773 654-2673).
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