(Reference: CNCA Announcement No. 26, 2019)
To streamline certification procedures under China’s “simplified administration, optimized services” policy, products listed in the Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) catalog that are permitted to adopt a self-declaration approach may demonstrate compliance through self-evaluation and reporting, in accordance with *Implementation Rules for CCC Self-Declaration (CNCA-00C-008: 2019)*. Eligible enterprises or manufacturers must complete self-assessment, report product conformity information, and affix the CCC mark to products.
1. Certification Modes
Mode A
- Option 1 (Self-selected Lab)
- Type testing in a self-selected laboratory
- Self-check of factory quality assurance capability (with self-inspection report)
- Information reporting
- Application of CCC mark
- Option 2 (Self-selected Certification Body)
- Voluntary certification application via a self-selected certification body
- Type testing
- Factory inspection
- Application of CCC mark
Mode B
- Type testing in a designated laboratory
- Self-check of factory quality assurance capability (with self-inspection report)
- Information reporting
- Application of CCC mark
Eligible Entities
- 277 designated CCC laboratories
- 34 designated CCC certification bodies
CCC Self-Declaration Product List & Implementation Methods
| No. | Product Category | Product Type & Code | Procedure A/B | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Tools | Electric Drill (0501) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added |
| 2 | Electric Motor (0503) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 3 | Battery (0506) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 4 | Welding Machines | TIG Welder (0603) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | |
| 5 | MIG/MAG Welder (0605) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 6 | Plasma Arc Welding/Cutting Machine (0607) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 7 | Switching & Protection Devices | Thermal Relay (0205) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added |
| 8 | Devices for Connection | Miniature Circuit Breaker (0207) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added |
| 9 | Low-Voltage Apparatus | Surge Protective Device (0306) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added |
| 10 | Circuit Breaker (0307) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 11 | Switch (0308) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 12 | Low-Voltage Switch (Isolator, Switch-Disconnector, Fuse-Combination Unit) (0302) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 13 | Other Protective Devices (0304, 0307, 0309) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 14 | Contactor (0303) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 15 | Other Switches (0305) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 16 | Other Apparatus (0304, 0305) | Self-Declaration Procedure B | ||
| 17 | Low-Voltage Switchgear (0301) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 18 | Small-Power Motors | Small-Power Motor (0401) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | |
| 19 | Household & Similar Equipment | Motor-Compressor (0704) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | |
| 20 | Motor Vehicle & Safety Parts | Vehicle Safety Belt (1104) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added |
| 21 | External Lighting & Light-Signaling Devices (1109, 1116) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 22 | Vehicle Seat & Seat System (1114) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added | |
| 23 | Vehicle Reversing Warning Device (1110, 1115) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 24 | Vehicle Travel Recorder (1117) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 25 | Body Retro-Reflective Markings (1118) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | ||
| 26 | Safety Glass | Automotive Safety Glass (1301) | Self-Declaration Procedure A | Newly Added |
- Self-selected Laboratory: A third-party lab (domestic/overseas) accredited by CNAS or an ILAC member, or a manufacturer’s in-house lab compliant with GB/T 27025 / ISO/IEC 17025.
- Self-selected Certification Body: Must meet GB/T 27025 / ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, preferably accredited by CNAS or an ILAC member.
2. Required Application Documents
- Product description (model, technical parameters, structure, electrical principles, etc.)
- List of critical components/raw materials
- Structural diagrams
- Circuit diagrams
- Design and production drawings
- Product operating instructions (in simplified Chinese, or bilingual Chinese/English or Chinese/foreign language)
- List of applicable compulsory certification standards
- Type test report
- Factory quality assurance capability inspection report
- Information of relevant laboratory or certification body
- Other required documents
Validity Period: The CCC Self-Declaration is valid for 10 years.
Our Services
We offer end-to-end support to help manufacturers efficiently comply with CCC self-declaration requirements:
- CCC Self-Declaration Eligibility Review – Confirm whether your product qualifies for self-declaration.
- Certification Mode Selection Guidance – Advise on the optimal pathway (Mode A or B) based on your product and facilities.
- Document Preparation & Review – Assist in compiling and validating all required technical and quality assurance documents.
- Laboratory & Certification Body Coordination – Liaise with accredited labs and certification bodies for testing and voluntary certification (if applicable).
- Factory Self-Check Support – Guide manufacturers in conducting and documenting factory quality assurance capability self-checks.
- Information Reporting – Manage the submission of self-declaration and product conformity information to Chinese authorities.
- Domestic Authorized Representative Service – Act as your legal representative in China to handle all regulatory interactions.
- Self-Declaration Account Management – Maintain and manage your self-declaration account for ongoing compliance.
- Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance Tracking – Continuously monitor updates to mandatory certification standards and policies affecting your certified products.
- Declaration Validity Maintenance – Ensure your self-declaration remains valid throughout its 10-year term through proactive compliance management.
Let us simplify your CCC self-declaration process — reducing time, cost, and compliance risks while ensuring full adherence to Chinese regulations.
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