Revised CCC Certification Rules for Automotive Lighting in China
6. March 2025The China Certification Centre for Automotive Products (CCAP) has announced updates to the implementation rules for the CCC certification of automotive lighting and light signaling devices. The newly issued standards—GB 4599-2024, GB 5920-2024, and GB 11564-2024—were published on September 29, 2024, and will take effect on July 1, 2025. These new standards replace 18 previous versions, including those covering filament bulb headlights, fog lamps, LED headlights, adaptive front lighting systems, and various signaling lights. The revision aligns with regulations from the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) and incorporates technical decisions from the CNCA Automotive and Component Technical Expert Group. Automotive lighting and light signaling devices require CCC certification to be approved for import and sale in China.
Key changes in the new certification rules (CCAP-GZ-4100:2025) include an expanded scope to cover reflective markings and warning triangles, updates to certification basis standards, revised classification of certification units, and modifications to sample specifications and testing requirements. Additionally, factory inspection and post-certification supervision timelines have been adjusted, while a special provision for certification before factory audits has been introduced. Certification validity is now extended to 10 years. Manufacturers must comply with the new rules starting from the notification date, with a phased implementation for different product categories. Existing certifications will remain valid but must be upgraded by July 1, 2028, to conform to the new standards. Failure to update certificates within three months of the deadline will result in suspension, and continued non-compliance may lead to certification revocation.
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