China Compulsory Certification (CCC) — 3C Certification

Substandard products in China posed safety risks due to lack of certification standards.

Key Obligations

["Obtain CCC mark before selling regulated products in China", "Factory inspection by CNCA-approved body", "Annual surveillance inspection", "CCC mark affixed to product"]

Penalty Ranges

{"fine": "Up to RMB 200,000", "seizure": "Product recall and market withdrawal"}

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — before market entry

Affected HS Codes: ["84", "85", "87", "90", "95"]

Issuing Authority: Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA)