Global Market Access: China
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 220V (Single Phase); 380V (Three Phase) |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| Manual Language | Simplified Chinese |
| Plug Type | A/C/I |
China Conformity Requirements
CATEGORIES
Electrical Safety
REGULATORY AGENCY
Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA)
REGULATIONS
- Any product covered by the CCC catalogue of products should acquire the CCC Mark as a form of compulsory certification.
- Products must be tested in China by an accredited test laboratory.
- Initial factory inspection is required.
- Manufacturers must submit their CCC application to an authorised CB.
- Compliance with GB standards.
EMC:
- EMC compliance is required for the above, where applicable.
GUIDELINES
Certification procedure:
- Submit an application with supporting materials to an authorised CB.
- Test product samples in a CNCA-designated test laboratory in China.
- Initial factory inspection and annual follow-up factory inspections are required.
- Obtain CCC Certificate approval.
- Obtain CCC Mark.
Applicable Product Categories
Products categories requiring CCC Mark include:
- Agricultural machinery
- Information Technology Equipment
- Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
- Audio and video apparatus
- Lighting apparatus
- Telecommunication terminal equipment
- Decoration material
- Low-voltage electrical apparatus
- Tires
- Electric tools
- Motor vehicles and safety parts
- Toy products
- Electrical wires and cables
- Safety glasses
- Welding machines
- Fire-fighting products
- Security products
- Wireless Lan products
- Household and similar use appliances
- Small power motors
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
Testing Partners Solutions
provides a full suite of CCC services including document preparation and pre-check, application for certification, coordination for type test and initial factory inspection, release of certification and test report, obtaining CCC Mark and coordination for follow-up factory inspection.
Telecom
REGULATORY AGENCY
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
REGULATIONS
- Network Access License (NAL) approval is mandatory for all telecommunications equipment covered by the NAL product categories announced by MIIT.
- Testing must be conducted in MIIT designated laboratories in China.
- MIIT’s NAL Certification Centre is the only authorised certification organisation.
- Each type of approved product will be issued a Network Access Identifier (NAI) with the certification number.
- Products must be marked with the NAL label.
GUIDELINES
NAL* approval procedure:
- Submit an application.
- Get product tested by MIIT accredited test laboratories.
- Go through a quality audit.
- Obtain an approval certificate.
- Label products appropriately.
Applicable Product Categories
The scope of China NAL approval includes 3 categories of equipment:
- Internet Equipment
- Radio Telecom Terminal Equipment
- Telecom Terminal Equipment
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
Testing Partners Solutions
Testing Partners has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Chinese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
* Since some telecommunication products are subject to both NAL approval and CCC certification, applicants are advised to apply for the NAL approval first before CCC certification, to avoid repeat testing, as some parts of the NAL test results may be used for CCC certification.
Wireless
REGULATORY AGENCY
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MIIT)
REGULATIONS
- SRRC (State Radio Regulatory Commission of the People’s Republic of China) Certification is compulsory for all products with modular radio.
- SRRC is the only designated certification organisation for Radio type approval, and the SRRC will assign test to its recognised testing laboratory for the testing.
- No formal mark is required apart from a CMIIT ID that must appear on products or labels.
CMIIT ID: XXXXYZNNNN
GUIDELINES
Radio type* approval procedure:
- Submit an application.
- Test the product at SRRC’s recognised testing laboratory
- Review of test report.
- Obtain an approval certificate from SRRC.
Applicable Product Categories
In principle, all radio emission equipment whose frequencies are above 9kHz require radio equipment type approval in China.
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
Testing Partners Solutions
Testing Partners has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Chinese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
* It should be noted that some radio emission products not only fall into the production scope of radio type approval but also that of CCC certification and/or Network Access License (NAL) approval.
Environmental
REGULATORY AGENCY
The China Energy Label Center (CELC)
REGULATIONS
Energy efficiency:
- Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are required for various products.
- Mandatory labelling is required for certain products.
- Manufacturers need to register compliance online with the China Energy Label Website.
- Testing must be performed by recognised accredited test laboratories.
- The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Chinese Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) and Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly issued a notice setting out the implementation rules for five products under the “Leader” Energy Efficiency Program on Dec. 2017. Approved products can be marked as “Leader” products. This program is implemented on a voluntary basis.
GUIDELINES
- Manufacturers need to submit essential documentation and test reports to obtain approval.
- Registered products will be listed on the website.
Applicable Product Categories
Product categories that require energy efficiency labelling include:
- Air compressors
- Copier
- Power transformers
- Washing machines
- Air conditioners
- Domestic cookers
- Refrigerators
- Water heaters
- Chillers
- Fans
- Small motors
- Computer monitors
- Lamps
- Storage type water heaters
- Etc.
A full list of product categories may be found at http://www.energylabel.gov.cn/nxbs/display.htm?contentId=89ad1b22d4be441e994de9a5fef9cb63
Leader Energy Efficiency Program:
- Electric washing machines,
- Flat panel televisions,
- Household refrigerators,
- Lighting products, and
- Variable speed room air conditioners.
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
From 15 March 2019, the following product ranges are subject to mandatory hazardous substance restrictions set out in GB/T 26572-2011:
- Air conditioners
- Fax machines
- Monitors
- Telephones
- Copier
- Microcomputers
- Printers
- Televisions
- Electric water heaters
- Mobile communication devices
- Refrigerators
- Washing machines
Testing Partners Solutions
Testing Partners has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Chinese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
Testing Partners can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
Environmental
REGULATORY AGENCY
China Quality Certification Centre (CQC)
REGULATIONS
RoHS 2:
- China RoHS 2 covers electrical and electronic products
- The order restricts the use of the following six hazardous substances in electrical equipment namely:
- Lead and its compounds;
- Mercury and its compounds;
- Cadmium and its compounds;
- Hexavalent chromium compounds;
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB);
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
GUIDELINES
Companies may choose either of the following methods to complete the conformity assessment:
- Voluntary Certification: company may choose third party certification institution to certify the products as compliant with standards and technical requirements on restricted use of hazardous chemicals.
- Company Self-declaration: the suppliers (manufacturers or delegated agency) may conduct self evaluation to prove compliance with standards and technical requirements on restricted use of hazardous chemicals.
Companies choosing voluntary certification to complete conformity assessment may use Label 1 as conformity label while companies choosing self-declaration may use Label 2.
Applicable Product Categories
Product categories that require energy efficiency labelling include:
- Air compressors
- Copier
- Power transformers
- Washing machines
- Air conditioners
- Domestic cookers
- Refrigerators
- Water heaters
- Chillers
- Fans
- Small motors
- Computer monitors
- Lamps
- Storage type water heaters
- Etc.
A full list of product categories may be found at http://www.energylabel.gov.cn/nxbs/display.htm?contentId=89ad1b22d4be441e994de9a5fef9cb63
Leader Energy Efficiency Program:
- Electric washing machines,
- Flat panel televisions,
- Household refrigerators,
- Lighting products, and
- Variable speed room air conditioners.
To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.
From 15 March 2019, the following product ranges are subject to mandatory hazardous substance restrictions set out in GB/T 26572-2011:
- Air conditioners
- Fax machines
- Monitors
- Telephones
- Copier
- Microcomputers
- Printers
- Televisions
- Electric water heaters
- Mobile communication devices
- Refrigerators
- Washing machines
Testing Partners Solutions
Testing Partners has the experience and capability to support manufacturers in attaining compliance with Chinese requirements and obtaining the necessary approval.
Testing Partners can also support manufacturers in obtaining voluntary endorsement labels.
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