For
automobiles and automotive parts’ manufacturers in the United States, China is
an lucrative market.
According
to Statista,
sales of passenger cars in China have been skyrocketing since 2008. Meaning that
there can be a potential business increase in China for the automotive sector.
The Chinese Compulsory Certification
(CCC)
The Chinese
Compulsory Certification or CCC mark is a safety mark required for importing
and selling of goods and products in China. From brake hoses to fuel tanks,
most automotive parts require CCC marking.
Visit G&M
Compliance website
for a complete list of automotive parts that require certification.
Without CCC
mark, the exported products can be held at customs and subjected to large
penalties.
G&M
Compliance provides a smart and efficient way to obtain CCC mark. They have
created a seamless process to help clients get CCC mark easily. Read on to find
what the process involves:
Application Submission
An application
to obtain CCC mark needs to be submitted to China Quality Certification Center
(CQC) or China Certification Center for Automotive Products (CCAP). These two
institutions are tasked with processing applications and approving them.
Testing
After the
application has been approved by the CCAP or CQC, it is time to carry out testing.
G&M Compliance arranges to help for testing a product sample in a reputable
laboratory in China. This testing has to be carried out in China.
Initial Factory Inspection
When the
laboratory approves the sample, the CCAP or CQC sends a team to inspect the manufacturing
operations. This is to ensure that the company is legitimate.
It should
be remembered that factory inspection for automotive parts industry can be done
before or during the testing phase.
Evaluation of
Inspection’s Report
The
inspection team creates a report of their visit. This is submitted to the
relevant committees of the CCAP/CQC for review.
Approval
If the
committee finds no discrepancies, they will approve of the report. This means
that the mark can now be applied.
Product Marking
Finally,
based on CNCA’s rules for your product category, product marking is applied.
CCC, in capital letters, ensures your product is ready to hit the Chinese
market.
Follow Up Factory
Inspection
G&M
Compliance also offers follow up services. This is especially important as the
CCAP/CQC audit the manufacturing site after every 6 to 12 months.
Operating
in Beijing since 2004, G&M Compliance allows manufacturers in the
automobile sector to obtain CCC mark.
Our services are comprehensive and provide a cost-effective way for businesses
to thrive in the Chinese landscape.