What is CCC?
The China Compulsory Certificate mark, commonly known as a CCC Mark, is a compulsory safety mark for many products imported, sold, or used in the Chinese market. It was implemented on May 1, 2002, and became fully effective on August 1, 2003.
It is the result of the integration of China’s two previous compulsory inspection systems, namely “CCIB” (Safety Mark, introduced in 1989 and required for products in 47 product categories) and “CCEE” (also known as “Great Wall” Mark, for electrical commodities in 7 product categories), into a single procedure.
Benefits of CCC Mark
Reduced Risk
Reputation
Access to new business
Improved efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Helps you stand out from your competitors
Certified CCC Mark Certification Video
Who can be certified CCC Mark?
Electrical Wires and Cables
Switches for Circuits, Installation
Protective and Connection Devices
Low-voltage Electrical Apparatus
Small Power Motors
Electric Tools
Welding Machines
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances
Audio and Video Apparatus
Information Technology Equipment (IT)
Lighting Apparatus
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment
Motor vehicles, Motor Cycles and Safety Parts
Motor vehicle Tires
Safety Glass
Agricultural Machinery (Equipment for Crop Protection)
Fire Fighting Equipment.
Medical Devices
Document required for CCC Mark
- Technical File, Product Master File (TCF)
- Product Testing
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Plant Master File
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Product and it's uses
- Testing requirement of products
- Directive in which product classified
- Self Certification or Compliance Certification
- Notify body Certificate
Role of Shamkris and Process of CCC Mark
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance product certification, A simple & practical method of product certification organization in timely compliance and fulfills the product certification requirement. Shamkris support 100% on documentation required to comply with product certification either by self-certification or notify body certification to depend on directives.
The implementation process is described below:
Day 1
Scope defined
Self Certification/NoBo
Selection
Cost Estimates
• Finding standard applicable to the product
• Selecting the appropriate certification scheme
• Based on the scope of the product and certification scheme
Week 1
Developing Documents
• Technical file, Plant Master file and Test Protocol
• Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
• Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Product Management System
• CCC Awareness training to QC manager and Production Manager
• Implementing a well-documented manual throughout the life cycle of the product
Week 8
Internal Audit, MRM, CAPA
• Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to CCC requirements
• Management Review Meetings
• Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Self Certification/NoBo, Audit, N-C Closing
• Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
• Closing of any nonconformities identified by the Self Certification/NoBo
Week 12
Self Certification/NoBo
• CCC certificates issued for 3 years
• Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
• Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
3C or “CCC“, which stands for China Compulsory Certification, became effective on May 1, 2002. The 3C or “CCC” marking system requires manufacturers in over 132 product categories to obtain the CCC Mark before exporting to or selling in the Chinese market.
CCC is an abbreviation for China Compulsory Certification. … The CCC system pertains to safety requirements, such as EMC for products sold in China, and as of August 1, 2003, products that have not obtained the CCC are prohibited from commercial activities, including shipment in China, import to China, and sale in China.
The China Compulsory Certificate mark, commonly known as a CCC Mark, is a compulsory safety mark for many products imported, sold or used in the Chinese market. It was implemented on May 1, 2002 and became fully effective on August 1, 2003.