CCC (China Compulsory Certification) Mark

• Since August 1, 2003, any domestic or imported product sold in China must have received compulsory product certification and bear the new CCC (China Compulsory Certification) Mark.
• May 1, 2002 began the initial transition phase where the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Mark combined and replaced the 'CCIB' and 'CCEE' marks.
• The new CCC marking system requires manufacturers in 132 product categories to obtain the CCC Mark before exporting to or selling in the Chinese market.

History of the CCC Mark

On August 1, 2003 the symbols "CCIB" and "CCEE" found on products sold in China were replaced by the "CCC" Mark. China merged its two compulsory inspection systems, one to check contents of products for import and export, and the other for quality control, into a single procedure as part of its commitment for entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO).

CCC, which stands for China Compulsory Certification, became effective on May 1, 2002. The two previous systems (CCIB and CCEE, or Great Wall) were cumbersome for enterprises dealing in both domestic and foreign trade by carrying different national quality standards. With CCC as a single procedure, this burden has been lifted, providing faster, more cost-effective access to Chinese markets.

Why Intertek?

Intertek’s global market access experts offer high quality service in obtaining the necessary certifications for fast market entry into China. Working with Intertek offers key benefits, including:

• Fast turnaround time of 4-6 weeks
• Access to local resources within China, including 3 labs and 211 trained engineers
• Thorough knowledge of the CCC system and the Chinese market
• Responsive, customer-focused service
• Local accreditations including CNACL of China, Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS), and Spring of Singapore
• Ability to conduct concurrent safety and EMC testing
• Streamlined access to complete solutions that will speed CCC certification, from documentation preparation and technical consultancy to complete project management.

Start your CCC Mark process today with our Project Quoting Center. For more information on the Chinese market, visit our Global Market Access Information Center today.