In order to obtain market approval for products for China, a manufacturer is increasingly faced with the question of which approval regime must be used as the basis for approving a product for the Chinese market.
For technical products, three different certification regimes apply here, whose applicability and necessity depends on the product and the technologies used there:
The three certification regimes differ in terms of necessity, test requirements documentation, complexity and validity period.
The CCC certification based on the China Compulsory Certificate is issued by the responsible government agency in China and is in principle comparable with a CE marking for the European region.
Products requiring certification, such as information technology equipment, telecommunications equipment and accessories or medical devices, may only be sold and used on the Chinese market once CCC certification has been obtained.
More information on the dedicated page: CCC certification
A NAL certification is essential for telecommunications products that are connected to the public telecommunications network, such as telecommunications terminal and radio communication equipment as well as telecommunications equipment for inter-network connectivity.
For foreign manufacturers, NAL certification is mandatory for telecommunications products before a product can be imported and marketed in China.
More information on the dedicated page: MII/NAL certification
Products that require SRRC certification include mobile phones (GSM or CDMA), wireless LAN (WLAN) devices, and devices that use the following technologies:
Although some frequency ranges are exempt from certification, the devices must still meet the technical requirements of the regulatory authority.
The necessary tests need to be carried out in a test laboratory accredited by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Both SRRC and NAL certifications are required for devices with mobile radio technologies. In such cases, NAL certification can only be completed after successful SRRC certification.
More information on the dedicated page: SRRC certification
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Approval Scheme | CCC/NAL/SRRC |
| Based on | National |
| Duration of approval | 3-5 years, depending on the approval scheme |
| Approval label required? | Yes |
| Local representative required? | Yes |
| Local testing required? | Yes |
| ISO2 Code | CN |
| Time zone | GMT +8 |
| Official language | Chinese |
| Area code | +86 |
| Currency | Yuan |
Further information on the approval process in China can be found on the respective subpages for CCC certification, MII/NAL certification and SRRC certification.
05/28/2024
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice on RFID equipment for the 900MHz band (MIIT Regulation No. (2024) 76).
The Regulation shall come into force on November 1, 2024, and the original provisions shall be repealed at the same time.
Before November 1, 2024, equipment that meets the original provisions, but does not meet the technical requirements, listed in this Regulation, it can still apply for type approval or extension in accordance with the original provisions.
After November 1, 2024, RFID equipment must meet the new technical requirements. The already certified RFID equipment can continue to be sold and used until scrapped.
