CHINESE REGULATING BODES FOR CCC CTRTIFICATION

Abstract

The Chinese CCC Certification, also known as “China Compulsory Certification” (in Chinese: zhongguo guojia qiangzhixing chanpin renzheng, or just “3C”) is the most widespread product safety certification in China, it is a mandatory certification. It was implemented in the context of China’s admission to the World Trade Organization in 2002. The CCC-mark covers a broad range of products and applies not only to Chinese manufacturers but worldwide to all goods imported to China. The article provides an overview of the functions of the various bodies and institutions involved in the certification process.