China

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 which includes CCC certificate, CCC SDoC.
• After March 1, 2026, the new products includes Power Bank, Electric Bicycle & Safety Components and Gas-Burning Appliance & Safety Components must include a traceability QR code to the right side of the CCC mark.

• Compliance with GB standards.  

EMC:

• EMC compliance is required for the above, where applicable.

Guidelines 

CCC Certification procedure:

• Submit an application with supporting materials to an authorised CB.
• Type testing in CNCA accredited laboratories.
• Initial factory inspection.

• Obtain CCC certificate and affix the label on the product.

CCC SDoC procedure:

• Submit an application with supporting materials.
• Type testing in optional laboratory or designated laboratory based on product category.
• Applicant sign CCC SDoC if test result is positive.
• Applicant register SDoC online and affix the label on the product.

Applicable product categories

Products categories requiring CCC Mark include:

• Building material
• Electrical wires and cables
• Electronics equipment and safety accessories
• Electric vehicle power
• Explosion-proof electrical apparatus
• Household and similar use appliances
• Household gas appliances
• Lighting apparatus
• Lithium-ion batteries and battery packs
• Low-voltage electrical apparatus
• Power supply (supporting telecommunication terminal equipment)
• Power bank
• Small power motors
• Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
• Children’s products
• Vehicles and safety accessories

To determine if a particular product is subject to the above regulations, please contact us.

Regulatory agency

SRRC (State Radio Regulatory Commission of the People’s Republic of China)

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.

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.

* 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.

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.

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.

* 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.

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.

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
• Air conditioners
• Air purifiers
• Chillers
• Computer monitors
• Copiers
• Domestic cookers
• Electric ovens
• Fans
• Flat-panel TV and Set-top Boxes
• Lamps
• Power transformers
• Refrigerators
• Small motors
• Storage type water heaters
• Washing machines
• Water heaters
• Etc.

A full list of product categories may be found here.

Leader Energy Efficiency Program:

• Electric washing machines
• Flat panel televisions
• Household refrigerators
• Lighting products
• 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
• Copier
• Electric water heaters
• Fax machines
• Microcomputers
• Mobile communication devices
• Monitors
• Printers
• Refrigerators
• Telephones
• Televisions
• Washing machines

*GB 26572-2025 will be implemented on 1 August 2027 and replace GB/T 26572-2011.

Regulatory agency

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)

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:

1. Lead and its compounds
2. Mercury and its compounds
3. Cadmium and its compounds
4. Hexavalent chromium compounds
5. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
6. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

• Suppliers of electrical and electronic equipment can use the China RoHS 2 Conformity Assessment Public Service Platform to declare the use of hazardous substances in their products. The platform can be found at here.

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
• Air conditioners
• Air purifiers
• Chillers
• Computer monitors
• Copier
• Domestic cookers
• Electric ovens
• Fans
• Flat-panel TV and Set-top boxes
• Lamps
• Power transformers
• Refrigerators
• Small motors
• Storage type water heaters 
• Washing machines
• Water heaters
• Etc.

A full list of product categories may be found here.

Leader Energy efficiency Program:

• Household refrigerators
• Flat panel televisions
• Electric washing machines
• 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
• Copier
• Electric water heaters
• Fax machines
• Microcomputers
• Mobile communication devices
• Monitors
• Printers
• Refrigerators
• Telephones
• Televisions
• Washing machines

*GB 26572-2025 will be implemented on 1 August 2027 and replace GB/T 26572-2011