New CCC Certification Requirements for Motorcycle and Electric Bicycle Helmets in China

In accordance with Announcement No. 9 of 2024 issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, electric bicycle rider helmets will be subject to China’s Compulsory Certification (CCC) starting May 1, 2024. From this date, motorcycle and electric bicycle rider helmets will generally require CCC certification to be approved for import and sale in China.

Additionally, under Announcement No. 7 of 2024 from the State Certification and Accreditation Administration, new implementation rules for motorcycle and electric bicycle rider helmets have been introduced. CQC started to enforce the updated “Implementation Specifications for Compulsory Product Certification – Motorcycle and Electric Bicycle Rider Helmets” (CQC-C1115-2024) beginning May 1, 2024. This replaces the previous 2017 version for motorcycle helmets (CQC-C1115-2017). Existing CCC certificates for motorcycle helmets will remain valid until their expiration or a change in product standards occurs. Meanwhile, companies holding voluntary certification for electric bicycle helmets will need to transition to CCC certification without incurring additional fees, provided no changes in certification requirements have taken place.

For more information on how 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, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

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You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).

New Certification Rules for Paint Products in China

According to Announcement No. 9 of 2024 from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, water-based interior wall paints are now be included within the scope of CCC (China Compulsory Certification). This certification requirement took effect starting July 1, 2024. This means that water-based interior wall paints require CCC certification to be approved for import, sale and use in China.

As per the April 8, 2024 announcement from the State Certification and Accreditation Administration, CQC has issued the CQC-C2101.01-2024 “Implementation Rules for Compulsory Product Certification – Paint Products,” replacing the previous version for solvent-based wood coatings. The new rules, based on CNCA-C21-01:2024, apply to both solvent-based wood coatings and water-based interior wall paints. Certificates under the previous guidelines for solvent-based wood coatings can continue until expiration or upon changes in products or standards.

For more information on how 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, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

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

You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).

GACC introduces new Registration System for Imported Food

On August 13, 2024, the China General Administration of Customs (GACC) announced the introduction of a new registration system for imported food products with Announcement No. 105 [2024] to improve the registration process. In most cases, food products require GACC registration in order to be approved for import and distribution in China.

Exporters, agents and importers of food products can submit their applications through the official GACC platform. After registration, foreign exporters and agents receive an 18-digit uniform code, while importers use their uniform social credit code for customs clearance. Companies that are already registered will automatically receive the new code, as old registration numbers will become invalid. The announcement will take effect on September 5, 2024. 

For more information on how GACC registration for food, 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, please visit our News Section where you will find current updates twice a week.

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

You can also check our free CCC-Brochure, which can be downloaded as a PDF file. The brochure also contains information on the CCC Self-Declaration and the voluntary CQC- and CCAP-Certification).