CQC certification

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The CQC certification (China Quality Certification Center certification, English: Voluntary CQC Mark Certification) is a voluntary certification for imported and Chinese products in the People's Republic of China , which are not subject to the China Compulsory Certification (CCC). The voluntary CQC certification is a seal of quality and serves to guarantee the conformity of the products with the Chinese standards and regulations ( GB standard ), including aspects such as safety, the environment, quality and performance. As part of the certification, product tests and factory audits are carried out. The entire certification process can - similar to the CCC certification - be completed after approx. 4 months.

Responsible authorities

The CQC ( China Quality Certification Center , Chinese: 中国 质量 认证 中心 ) is responsible for issuing the certificate . As a Chinese authority, the CQC plays an important role in the certification of almost all products that are subject to CCC certification. The voluntary CQC certification covers 500 products that do not require certification.

Certifiable products

  • Electrical products, electronic components, electrical accessories
  • Household appliances and accessories
  • Lighting apparatus and accessories (lamps and lights)
  • Electrical tools
  • Audio and video equipment
  • Small and medium-sized electrical machines
  • Medical equipment
  • Commercially used machines
  • Electric wires and cables
  • Low voltage devices
  • Car and motorcycle accessories, e.g. B. Tires
  • Engines
  • Electric cars and accessories
  • Glass
  • Network protection and automation
  • Water pumps
  • Low voltage devices and accessories
  • High voltage systems and equipment
  • Electric generators and electricity meters
  • Photovoltaic products
  • Test and control instruments
  • Excavators and accessories for excavators
  • Connectors and chargers for electric cars
  • Wind energy and thermally powered products
  • Building materials and products
  • textiles
  • Cleaning products
  • Cement products
  • machinery
  • Office supplies and school supplies
  • Lightning dissipating products
  • Bearing products (ball bearings)
  • Directive 2002/95 / EC (RoHS1 certification, RoHS directives )
  • Certification for non-metallic materials and spare parts
  • Certification of restrictions on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)
  • Accumulators and batteries
  • Systems for welding and cutting technology as well as heat treatment

Certification process

  • Registration / submission of registration documents
  • Submitting test products to the Chinese test laboratories
  • Factory inspection at the manufacturer's premises by Chinese auditors who travel specifically to the factory from China
  • After passing the tests, you will receive the CQC certificate
  • Applying for the marking permit
  • Marking of the CQC certified products

Follow-up certification

In order to maintain the validity of the CQC certificate and the marking approval, a follow-up inspection must take place annually, also known as "Follow-Up Certification".

Probability of success

The certification is carried out with a high probability of success if the products comply with the Chinese guidelines ( GB standard ). If the results of the product tests and the factory tour are good, then most of the certification process has been completed. If there are errors or inconsistencies in the application documents or if the product tests fail, the application will be rejected and the certification process will be delayed. If the CQC certification is rejected, a certification report with justification is issued.

CQC certification costs

Depending on the product, the cost of CQC certification can vary. The Chinese authorities will charge the applicant for:

  • Application and processing fees
  • Test fees
  • Inspection fees in the manufacturing plant
  • Travel expenses and expenses of the auditors
  • Marking fees incurred when applying for a marking permit at the CNCA.

There are also costs for

  • Translators and interpreters
  • Product costs for test products
  • Sending test products to China
  • staff
  • Optional certificate extensions (significantly less than for the initial certification)
  • Additional costs if the product tests fail

Benefits of a voluntary CQC certification

The official CCC product catalog is regularly expanded by the Chinese authorities. This means that a product that is not subject to CCC requirements can become subject to CCC certification within a very short period of time. The voluntary CQC certificate can be converted into a CCC certificate relatively easily. This gives you a clear competitive advantage over your competitors who also want to open up the Chinese market.

Legal practice

Products that have a CQC certification have fewer problems getting into Chinese customs. Unauthorized use of a CQC certificate or a CQC marking of products can result in fines and legal proceedings on the exporter.

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