CCC Certified Factory Review FAQs

In China, CCC certification usually encounter a lot of problems, now the deep light standard according to many years engaged in the certification industry to enterprises do CCC certification usually mentioned questions to do the following answers.

Can the applicant entrust another person to apply for it?
A: Yes. Where the applicant entrusts another person to apply for the product certification in the Catalogue, he shall conclude a contract with the principal for certification, testing, inspection and follow-up inspection, and the client shall submit the copy of the power of attorney, the entrustment contract and the copy of other relevant contracts.

What technical information should the enterprise provide during the application?
A: The following documents should generally be provided:

1) Final assembly drawing, electrical schematic drawing, line drawing, etc.;

2) List of key components and / or major raw materials;

3) Description of the differences between various types of products in the same application unit;

4) Other required documents;
5) CB certificate and report (if any).

Certification cycle?

A: Under normal circumstances, CQC will make a certification decision and notify the applicant within one to three months of formally accepting the applicant.

What provisions should the producers, sellers and importers of the product certification in the Catalogue observe?

Answer: 1) Ensure to provide the necessary conditions for the implementation of the certification work;

2) Ensure that the certified products continue to meet the relevant national standards and technical rules;
3) Ensure that the products sold and imported in the Catalogue are certified products;

4) Add certification marks to the certified products according to the regulations;

5) Do not use certification certificates and certification marks to mislead consumers;

6) It shall not transfer, buy or sell the certification certificates and certification marks, or partially produce or partially copy the certification certificates;

7) Accept the supervision, inspection or follow-up inspection of the local quality inspection administrative department and the CQC.

When the certification certificate holder applies for the additional production site of similar products, does it involve the factory review?

A: Add production sites for factory review.

Is the factory review involved when the holder of the certification certificate applies for alternative product certification at the original production site?

When the factory is relocated, if the process, equipment, operators and other conditions have not changed, is it necessary to inspect the new factory?

A: Yes. Even if the process, equipment and operators are not changed, the relocation of the factory may still lead to changes in the quality assurance capacity.

How to determine the frequency of supervision?

A: under normal circumstances, the CCC certification products from the 13th month from the date of certification (wire and cable, wire components since the date of the 7th month) for the first supervision and inspection, after every 12 months for supervision and inspection. In case of special circumstances that cannot be carried out in that month, it can be extended for 2 months.

What suspended the suspension certificate during the supervision and review?

How to apply for the CCC mark for the licensed products?

A: either the manufacturer or the ordering party can apply for CCC certification as the applicant.

How long is the CCC certification certificate valid?

A: There is no validity limit for CCC certification certificate, and CQC supervision and inspection. The CCC temporary certificate is valid until April 30,2003.

If the replacement needs to replace the test, is it still in the original testing institution that issued the test report?

If the product has obtained CCEE certificate and failed electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test, is EMC test required?

A: If the EMC test requirements are stipulated in the corresponding Compulsory Certification Implementation Rules, the EMC test should be replaced when changing the certificate.

What are the necessary conditions for issuing the CCC certificate?

A: 1) The products applying for the replacement of CCC certificate are the products in the catalog;

2) The product has obtained the CCIB certificate, or / and CCEE certificate or / and CEMC certificate;

3) Effective factory review report.

Can the original certificate be merged or split when it is replaced?

Answer: in principle, each original certificate issued a new certificate, but when the unit division of the original product and the mandatory product certification implementation rules of the unit division is not consistent, should be issued by the relevant provisions of the latter.

What basic information should the applicant provide when changing the certificate?

A: 1) Certificate conversion application for examination and approval form;

2) Original product certification certificate;

3) Supplementary test report (such as the EMC report);

4) Annual supervision and review report;

5) Other necessary documents.

Can the original CCEE certificate be renewed upon expiration?

A: No. Need to reapply for CCC certification.

Is a factory inspection required for the conversion certificate?

Answer: In principle, no additional review of the factory will be conducted, and the review of the difference of the quality assurance capacity of the factory will be arranged at the next supervision time.

Are the name of the payer and the applicant in the Certificate Conversion Application Form necessarily consistent?

What is the difference between "producer" and "production plant" in the Application form for Certificate Conversion?

Answer: "production factory" is to point to the product final assembly, inspection, add certification mark."" Producer "is ultimately responsible for the quality of the product, also called the" manufacturer ". The two can be the same, or they can be different.

How should the "authorized person" in the Certificate Conversion Application Form " understand, whether the authorized person needs to issue the signature of the enterprise legal person, whether to stamp the official seal of the unit?

Answer: "authorized person" is the person or the authority of the enterprise, who can make decisions on relevant matters on behalf of the enterprise and take responsibility. The office shall affix the official seal of the unit, and the authorized person shall provide the letter of authorization signed by the enterprise legal person for the first time.

A: Take it back.

The name of the company has been changed. Can it be changed together during the replacement?

A: Yes.

In order to standardize the area door number, the address of the company has been changed, can it be changed together when changing the certificate?

Can the product model on the original certificate be extended when replacement?

Answer: should apply according to the model of the original certificate. After obtaining the CCC certificate, then expand the product model.

If you want to convert the CCIB or CCEE certification in the application process to CCC certification, do you fill in the same Certificate Conversion Application Approval Form and follow the same procedure?

A: Yes.

How long does it take to change your license?

A: If the test is not required, the new certificate will be issued within 5 working days after receiving the complete and meet the data, the duration varies, generally less than 2 months.

Does the replacement accept or conditionally accept EMC reports from foreign certified companies?

Before May 1,2002, has accepted the C / CCEE factory inspection, but has not obtained the inspection report, should the factory be reexamined when applying for the conversion certificate?

A: No.

Should every item in the Certificate Conversion Application Form be filled out in both Chinese and English?

Answer: It is best to fill in both Chinese and English, so that the certificate can be compared in Both Chinese and English. If the enterprise does not have the conditions, only fill in Chinese or English. However, the product name must be filled in in Chinese.

Are special style certification marks allowed?

Answer: usually do not allow to use special type of certification mark, but for wire and cable products because of the particularity of its shape, when the deformation of 3C mark, need to report to the accreditation committee (CCC mark management Center) for approval.

Can the certified products use the CCC logo on the outer package?

A: Yes.

Can overseas products be affixed with CCC logo by domestic agents after entry?

A: No. Products manufactured overseas and certified abroad must be labeled with the CCC mark before entry. The products produced and certified in China must be added with the CCC mark before leaving the factory.

After May 1,2002, can you still purchase the CCIB or CCEE sign with the CCIB or CCEE certificates?

A: No. The original CCIB and CCEE marks will be stopped from May 1,2002, but the CCC marks can be purchased with the original CCIB or CCEE certificate.

During the transition period, can the old and new certification marks be affixed on the same product or on the same package at the same time?

For the products with molded CCIB and CCEE marks, can we extend the transition period of using the old and new signs?

A: No. However, for the products that have been imported or purchased before April 30,2003 but have not been sold, the original mark can continue to be carried, but the 3C mark must be applied.

What other work should be done to convert the foreign CB certificate and report into CCC certificate?

Answer: Application should follow the application procedures of China Quality Certification Center. CQC control prototype shall verify the CB report and certificate, and conduct necessary difference test and EMcompatibility test and factory review when required.

Can you apply at once and obtain both CCC certificate and CB certificate?

A: Yes.

If the component used in the product is CB reported, is it recognized by CCC during certification?

Component products are not included in the compulsory certification directory, in addition to random certification in the future, what way can be taken to obtain an independent certification certificate?

A: You can apply for a CQC voluntary certification certificate or a CB certificate.

If the product obtains the CB report in CQC and makes up the test of the difference part, can it directly obtain the foreign certification, such as GS and UL, etc.?

Answer: With the CB report issued by CQC and the test report of the difference part, the enterprise can directly apply to the foreign certification body participating in the CB system to obtain its certificate.

The parts with foreign certification mark, whether to do random test when the whole machine applies for CCC certification?

A: If the parts have a CB test certificate, no randomized test is required.

After August 1,2003, the product of the original certification is not sold out?

A: The products purchased or imported before April 30,2003 that have been obtained CCIB or CCEE certificate shall be filed in the local quality inspection department before they can continue to be sold under the supervision of the quality inspection department. Domestic products shall be filed with the local Quality and technical supervision bureau, and imported products shall be filed at the local Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau.

For the original CCIB or CCEE certificate, but not included in the Catalogue, whether to apply for mandatory product certification?

A: Since they are not included in the Catalogue, these products do not have to apply for mandatory product certification and cannot use the CCC logo. The applicant may apply for the product voluntary certification certificate and / or the CB test certificate issued by the CQC.

For the products originally listed in the CCIB or CCEE directory, but not included in the CCC catalog, if the original certificate is still within the validity period?

A: By May 1,2003.

Answer to ask: if possible, will the factory still accept supervision and review?

After the completion of CCC certification, if there are products with similar structures, different models and specifications, can they be carried out in additional ways (that is, similar to foreign TUV and ETS) to reduce the cost of re-certification?

Answer: For the products with different models and specifications. If the certificate belongs to the same application unit as the original certificate product, a new certificate may be issued without testing as confirmed by the CQC Certification Engineer.

Do the products with the CCC certificate still need to apply for an export license?

A: No.

The whole machine is not in the compulsory certification directory, and the components used are in the catalog, what should I do?

Are the main components other than the 3C directory no longer controlled? The relationship between component compulsory certification and voluntary certification?

A: Not in the catalog of products, do not have to conduct CCC certification. If the component obtains the CQC voluntary certification certificate, the whole machine can reduce the random test, reduce the cycle, reduce the cost, the cost of the whole machine factory and the component factory responsibility sharing.

Some components used by the whole machine need CCC certification, so after May 1,2003, can the whole machine still use the uncertified parts?

Answer: after May 1,2003 should not buy the unlicensed components, the parts using the inventory should be recorded to the local quality supervision or inspection and quarantine department.

The product applies for CQC voluntary certification. If there is no corresponding Chinese national standard, can it be tested and certified according to the relevant international standards?

Answer: CQC voluntary certification is generally carried out according to China‘s standards. For products without national standards, CQC can be tested in accordance with the corresponding international standards and issue CB certificates widely recognized in the world.

Which products should be used for EMC?

A: Most home appliances and electronic products, some electrical products and cars, all have EMC requirements. For details, please refer to the Certification Implementation Rules for various products.

After the CCEE certificate is converted to the CCC certificate, do you still need to apply for the renewal of the export license?

In the second half of 2001, the existing new model of similar products applied for CCC certification, Is the factory inspection?

A: No need. Quality assurance capability of the plant will be available during the next supervised inspection.

The whole machine and components need CCC certification, must be components after the certificate, the whole machine applies again, or can apply at the same time?

Answer: after the component gets the certificate, the whole machine applies for better again.

Can the CCC certificate be converted into a certificate of a foreign certification body?

A: Not as yet. When applying for CCC certificate, enterprises can apply for CB certificate at the same time, one application, one test, and obtain two certificates. With the CB certificate to apply for a foreign certification certificate will be much easier, the cost is also greatly reduced.

Do the export products only need to get the CCC mark, without other marks?

Answer: The export products should also meet the requirements of the target market country / region, and obtain the specified certification certificates and marks.

Can products not in the mandatory certification catalogue be converted?

Can enterprises that have received ISO9001 quality system certification be exempt from factory review for mandatory product certification?

A: It is not exempt. Although the mandatory product certification factory examiners contains some system requirements, but there are some important content is unique to product certification, including the product production process control, inspection, consistency inspection and other detailed requirements. If the enterprise has obtained the ISO9000 certificate of the certification body authorized by the CA, the review of the factory system can be appropriately simplified.

Has obtained the CCEE or CCIB certification certificate in the product or in use, due to repair, after May 1,2003, return to the merchant or consumer of the product, must obtain 3C certification, can return?

Answer: the products that have been sold or imported but have not yet been sold can be sold after being filed in the local quality inspection department after May 1,2003. For the repaired products, you can choose the "filing method" or choose the way to obtain 3C certification.

If the manufacturer or manufacturer changes, can you apply for a replacement certificate according to the original applicable rules?

Answer: the enterprise that involves the change of the enterprise organization can continue to apply for a renewed 3C certification certificate according to the technical requirements in the original applicable rules. In other cases, the 3C certificate must be renewed after confirming the requirements of CCC rules.

Is the test still required for the product supervision and inspection after the certification?

What are the contents of the factory supervision and inspection?

Answer: Supervision includes: reviewing the factory quality assurance capability of the certified products; product consistency inspection; sampling samples to the testing institution / on-site testing when necessary.

What should I do at the production site without samples during the supervision and inspection?

Answer: during on-site supervision, if no certified products are produced and samples are not drawn in the warehouse, the manufacturer is required to notify the inspection department when producing the certified products. The inspection department entrusts relevant personnel to conduct sampling. If the certified product is still not produced within 6 months, the certificate shall be suspended.

How to determine the number of days of the initial factory inspection?

Answer: The initial inspection of the factory includes the inspection of the factory‘s quality assurance ability and the product consistency inspection. The basis for determining the number of person and days is the implementation Rules of mandatory Product Certification issued by the CNCA. The main factors affecting the number of inspection days in the factory are: factory size, the number of product models or specifications applied for certification, complex production process procedures, factory quality management status, etc.

What is the definition of a factory inspector?

What are the basic requirements of the CQC for factory inspectors?

A: 1. Qualification requirements

The factory inspector shall meet one of the following three conditions:

1) College degree (including) or above in the corresponding major, and at least 3 years of corresponding technical and management work experience in the general major. For complex or special technical projects, the pharmaceutical, medical and nuclear industries must be more than 5 years.perhaps

2) For non-corresponding major college degree (including) or above, the general major must have at least 5 years of corresponding professional technology and management work experience. This article does not apply to complex or special technical professional projects, such as medicine, medical treatment, nuclear industry, etc.perhaps

3) Have the corresponding professional senior professional and technical title.

2. Ability requirements

The factory inspector shall meet the following competence requirements (but not limited to):

1) Be familiar with the design, production, installation and service process of the products of the supplier / organization applicable for this professional project;

2) Be able to grasp the key activities affecting the product quality of suppliers / organizations and evaluate their effectiveness;

3) Have the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience to establish the quality assurance ability, and be able to review the quality assurance ability of the supplier / organization according to the professional characteristics;

4) Familiar with the guidelines, policies, laws, regulations, technical standards and other requirements for product certification;

What are the required training items for the factory inspectors?

A: To become a qualified factory inspector, relevant training should be conducted first. The training includes: completion of the course (not less than 30 hours); training of the requirements and specific rules of the certified products (not less than 30 hours).

What are the duties of the factory inspector?

Answer: The role of the inspector in the inspection team is to assist the group leader to complete the review task. Its responsibilities are:

1) Review in accordance with the Factory Quality Assurance Capacity Requirements;

2) Record the observation results, and be responsible for their authenticity and accuracy;

3) Report the review findings to the review team;

4) Responsible for on-site sampling and sample sealing work;

5) Keep and keep confidential the relevant documents and materials for review;

6) Complete other work assigned by the group leader.

What code of conduct should the factory inspector observe?

A: It should be observed:

1) Implement the national laws, regulations and rules related to product safety certification, and implement the compulsory product certification rules and procedures;

2) Review according to the Factory Quality Assurance Capacity Requirements;

3) Be faithful to the purpose of the review, fairly obtain objective evidence, and make reasonable conclusions;

4) Adhere to principles, impartially, do not accept any form of remuneration paid by the enterprise;

5) Not to discuss or disclose any information about the review without the authorization of the dispatched agency and the enterprise;

6) Do not do any damage to the reputation and interests of the certification body and the subject party;

7) Before the inspection, disclose the relationship with the audited enterprise to the dispatched office, and shall not conceal any information that may affect the decision;

8) Do not intentionally convey any false or misleading information to avoid affecting the review work.

How to define the motorcycle engine products listed in the implementation rules of compulsory motor vehicle certification?

Answer: the motorcycle engine listed in the implementation rules refers to the engine assembly, which can not include the air filter, carburetor, exhaust muffler and other components. However, the sample delivery test shall provide the necessary components to make the engine normal operation test.

At which stage does vehicle certification begin, product sales or mass production?

A: You can apply for CCC vehicle certification after having a prototype.

How to classify the vehicle brake hose?

Answer: it is classified according to the material, structure, inside and outer diameter and joint of the brake hose.

Automobile products compulsory certification implementation rules " 4223 special cases by the applicant to the certification body application, after approval can be to the production plant for on-site testing. What is the "special case" in ""?

Answer: it is to point to the transportation difficulty, the time is urgent and the detection item is few.

What information is required for CCC certification, and when should it be submitted?

A: The information required for certification should generally be submitted immediately after the application, but it can also be submitted step by step. A step-by-step submission shall be made in the following order:

1) Before sample testing, submit application qualification documents (such as power of attorney), product description and basic parameters, registration form of key parts (including purchased parts), product testing report (only for items exempted from sample testing and approved internal test report);

2) When on-site testing is required, on-site testing information, such as list of on-site testing equipment, should be submitted when application;

3) Factory information, such as the factory review form, should be submitted before the factory review;

How to expand the certified vehicle unit?

A: Whether the unit expansion shall be determined according to the change procedures of the difference detection items involved in the same unit or to confirm the report provided by the manufacturer. The premise is that the new model can be classified into the same unit as confirmed by the certification body.

What is the role of the key purchase piece registration form in the motor vehicle application process?

Answer: The registration form is provided for the review and annual supervision of the "procurement and incoming inspection" elements in the factory‘s quality assurance capacity. It should be provided before the review and the manufacturer should submit the machine parameter table of key parts (parts that affect safety and environmental protection) of each model before the sample delivery and testing.