1. Scope
This rule applies to motor vehicles of categories M, N and trailers of category O (including integrated or unintegrated) operating on highway and road in China.
Motor vehicles operating on railway, tractors for agriculture and forestry, all construction machinery, other motor vehicles not operating on road and chassis of category 3 are not including in.
2. Terms
The definitions of vehicles are described in GB/T 3730.1-2001 Motor vehicles and trailers- Types- Terms and definitions; the definitions of special purpose vehicles are regulated in GB/T 17350-1998 The definitions and codes of special purpose vehicles and trailers; classification of vehicles types is specified in GB/T 15089-2001 Classification of power-driven vehicles and trailers.
3. Certification model
Type test + Initial factory inspection + Follow-up inspection
4. General requirements for certification
4.1 Application for certification(http://china-ccc-certification.com/171.html)
4.1.1 Defining model series, unit and model/type for certification
For certified vehicles, define as model series, unit and model/type, and issuing certificates as unit. Defining model series, unit and model/type see appendix 1.
4.1.2 Application documents
Application documents submitted for certification see appendix 2, the structures and technical parameters of the vehicles shall be submitted as model series, details see appendix 2 part 1.
4.1.3 The manufacturer shall finish filling parameters and patterns in the vehicle conformity certificate of various models of vehicles, which shall be submitted to the certification body. The contents of parameters of vehicle conformity certificate see appendix 3.
4.2 Type test
Type test shall be implemented after submitting the certification documents and confirming the test scheme, the type test reports of this rules shall be issued after type test.
4.2.1 The principle of supplying samples for the type test
The sample supplied for type test shall be the representative sample that shall be selected from the model series. The principle of supplying Samples: by judgement of all compulsory standards relating in test of this model series against same model, if it can judge as same model, take the representative sample for type test, otherwise, it shall be tested respectively. Total sample quantity and requirements shall be confirmed by synthesizing requirements of various standards for test sample.The components or system of the new product are exempted to be supplied if the components or system are same with the certificated product and the structure, test criteria and test items of them haven’t been changed.
4.2.2 Supplying the samples
4.2.2.1 The samples for type test are sent by the applicant (or the authorized agent).
4.2.2.2 The list of the samples sees appendix 4.
4.2.2.3 In special cases, according to the applicant's requirement, and after being approved by the certification body, the test could be carried out in the factory.
4.2.2.4 Proper disposal shall be carried out for the certificated samples or relevant documents after type test.
4.2.3 Test items and standards
Manufacturers shall fully comply with the national standards and regulations related to safety, environmental protection, energy conservation and burglar-proof of automotive products and meet related requirements. Applicants shall supply the qualified test sample for type test. The result of type test can only reflect the true situation of preformed test item. Test items and related standards see appendix 5.
4.2.4 In the case that the structure, test criterions and test items of components or systems, which have passed the CCC certification or state recognized voluntary certification by CNCA, haven’t changed, the components and system can be exempted from tests.
4.2.5 For products of not mass production model series, if they have met the requirements of initial factory inspection and follow-up inspection, and full stage manufacturers have the ability of corresponding item test and production conformity control, also meet the requirements of appendix 5 No. 1 of this rule, for test items of test by damaging the vehicles relating in the requirements of type test in appendix 5, field test or inspection the test and design documents by enterprises shall be adopted to confirm the conformity of the products and related national standards. Vehicle identification code of covered products shall be listed in the certificates.
4.3 Initial factory inspection
The initial inspection should be implemented after the sample has passed the type test. The type test and factory inspection can be implemented at the same time as needed.
The contents of initial inspection shall include the production conformity and the factory quality assurance ability assessment. The requirements of production conformity see appendix 6, the requirements of factory quality assurance ability assessment see appendix 7. Before factory inspection, the certification body shall check the production conformity control plan submitted by the manufacturer.
For factory which produces not mass production refit vehicles and special operation models, it may select sampling 1 from each 10 vehicles for the vehicle non-destructive test and technical parameters inspection by the certification body instead of production conformity inspection for items cannot be production conformity checked. Sampling 1 annually if annual production amount or import amount is less than 10 vehicles. The requirements of factory quality assurance ability assessment haven’t changed.
4.3.1 Inspection for the production conformity control plan
The manufacturer shall make the production conformity control plan according to the requirements of appendix 6 No. 2, and submit to the certification body for inspection. The duration of the production conformity control plan inspection shall be determined by the amounts of model series of products to be certified and the amounts of related standards, It will normally take about 0.5 to 2 man-day for each model series.
4.3.2 Factory site inspection
Factory site inspection shall include the production conformity site inspection and the quality assurance ability assessment. The production conformity site inspection is the confirmation of implementing the production conformity control plan in site of production conformity control by the manufacturer after passing the production conformity control plan, which shall cover the certified products. All the products to be certified and processing premises shall be covered for inspection of factory quality assurance ability.
4.3.2.1 During production conformity site inspection, the certification body shall take samples for type test corresponding to the amounts in appendix 6 part 1 of this rule, and check the conformity of the samples with declared vehicle structure and technical parameters. For type test by normal certification procedures (test task assigned by the certification body after confirming the test plan), the inspection body authorized by the certification body shall check the sample with vehicle structure and technical parameters in type test.
4.3.2.2 The factory inspection groups shall be responsible for the sample. The factory inspection groups shall give comments and suggestions to the certification body if they find defects in the production conformity control plan.
4.3.2.3 Time frame for factory site inspection
The time for the production conformity site inspection is 1 to 3 man-day for each model series. For those direct submit type test reports without type testing according to normmal certification procedures, the certification body shall make addition inspection of No.1.1 and 1.2 in appendix 6 part 1 vehicle structure and technical parameter conformity inspection. The additional man-days depends on the real inspection time.
The time for the quality assurance ability assessment shall be determined by the scale of the factory and with the appropriate consideration of amount of product categories for certification. It will normally take about 1-2 man-day for each factory. For factory who has got quality management system certificate issued by related body admitted by CNCA, the results of same part as quality assurance ability assessment in quality management system can be admitted, and man-days shall be reduced or exempted.
4.3.3 Adoption of related certification results in production conformity inspection
4.3.3.1 For components and system which have got CCC certification, only need to confirm the conformity of specification and model of components on the vehicles with that in the certificates and the validity of the certificates;
4.3.3.2 For components and system which have got voluntary product certification issued by CNCA, only need to confirm the conformity of specification and model of components on the vehicles, system and separate technology assembly with that in the certificates and the validity of the certificates.
4.4 Evaluation of certification results and approval of certification
The type test result shall be evaluated by the test body, the production conformity control plan result shall be evaluated by the certification body, the initial factory inspection result shall be evaluated by the factory inspection group.
4.4.1 Evaluation of type test result
4.4.1.1 When implementing type test according to the certification procedures, if the test result of all test items meets the requirements of standards, the type test result can be regarded as qualified.
4.4.1.2 If the test result of some test items are unqualified, the rectification can be admitted in specified periods (not exceeding 3 months). The sample shall be resent for test after rectification. If it needs to retest, the test body shall notify the certification body about the test, and reconfirmed the test plan by the certification body.
4.4.1.3 When implementing type test not according to the certification procedures, if the test result of all test items meets the requirements of standards and passing the production conformity inspection, the type test result can be regarded as qualified.
4.4.2 Evaluation of the production conformity control plan
4.4.2.1 If the production conformity control plan meets the requirements of appendix 6 production conformity inspection, it shall be regarded as pass the production conformity control plan inspection.
4.4.2.2 If the certification body finds defects in the production conformity control plan, it shall be re-checked after the manufacturer have made rectifications.
4.4.2.3 If the certification body cannot agree on the production conformity control plan with the manufacturer, the manufacturer agrees to and promises to implement follow-up product sampling test recheck with the certification body, guarantee of the measures for assure production conformity and follow-up sampling test recheck shall be submitted to the certification body, the production conformity control plan can be accepted by the certification body.
4.4.3 Evaluation of initial factory inspection
4.4.3.1 If not finding unqualified item in the factory inspection, the results are qualified;
4.4.3.2 If existing unqualified item in the factory inspection, the rectification can be admitted in specified periods (not exceeding 3 months). the certification body will adopt appropriate ways to verify the results of rectifications. If the factory cannot finish rectifications in the rectification period, or the rectification results are unqualified, the factory inspection results are unqualified and this factory inspection will be terminated.
4.4.3.3 If there are serious differences between the implementation of the production conformity control plan with which has been declared and approved, or serious differences between the stuctures and technical parameters of real vehicles with the samples for type test, the factory inspection results are unqualified and this factory inspection will be terminated.
4.4.4 Approval of the certification
The certification body shall evaluate the results of type test, production conformity control plan and factory inspection. While all of the results are satisfactory, the certification body shall approve and issue the certificate (one for each application unit). The use of the certificate shall comply with Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification.
4.5 Time frame for certification
The time frame for certification means the working days from the acceptance of the complete application till the issuance of the certificates. Normally, it takes within 90 workdays, which includes the time for type test, submission of the factory inspection report, evaluation of the certification result, approval of certificate and the time for making the certificate, but not including the time for preparation by the applicant, i.e. time for preparing documents, samples and rectifications by the applicant.
4.6 Certification validity
The certification body, test body and inspection body and its staffs shall be responsible for their certification activity, which quality and conduct shall meet national rules. The certification body shall make effective traceability system to control the validity of all aspects of certification.
5. Certification certificate
The certification certificate shall be attached with appendix, which indicates the standards quoted in this rule and the name and number of this rule, besides which shall meet the items and contents of Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification. For the change of certificate, shall indicate the version No. of change, and show the change times clearly.
For multi-stage manufacturing vehicles, shall indicate previous stage manufacturer and its model series, unit information. If previous stage one has got CCC, the certificate No. shall be indicated.
It shall be indicated whether the products relating in this certificate are integrated vehicles.
For products of not mass production model series, vehicle identification code of covered products shall be listed in the certificates.
5.1 The Validity of the Certificates
The validity of the certificates shall depend on the maintenance of follow-up inspection by the certification body at regular time intervals.
6. Follow-up inspection
Normally, the follow-up inspection shall be implemented at least once per 12 months from initial factory inspection. Full factory inspection shall be implemented according to appendix 6 The requirements of production conformity and appendix 7 The requirements of factory quality assurance ability assessment. The contents and time of inspection shall be same as initial factory inspection.
6.1 Contents of the follow-up inspection
Contents of the follow-up inspection including production conformity follow-up inspection and quality assurance ability follow-up inspection. The requirements of production conformity follow-up inspection see appendix 6, the requirements of quality assurance ability follow-up inspection see appendix 7. Before factory site follow-up inspection, the certification body shall check the implement report of production conformity control plan submitted by the manufacturer.
6.1.1 Inspection of the production conformity control plan implement report
The manufacturer shall submit a production conformity control plan implement report to the certification body 1 month before factory site follow-up inspection date specified by the certification body, the requirements of the report see appendix 6. The certification body will formulate the plan of factory site production conformity follow-up inspection after checking the report.
The time frame for the inspection should take 0.5-1 man-day for each model series.
6.1.2 Factory site follow-up inspection
Factory site follow-up inspection including production conformity follow-up inspection and quality assurance ability follow-up inspection. Production conformity follow-up inspection means the inspection group goes to the site to check the implement of production conformity control plan according to the plan of factory site production conformity follow-up inspection formulated by the certification body. quality Quality assurance ability follow-up inspection is inspection for keeping of factory quality assurance ability.
The time frame for factory site follow-up inspection: for production conformity follow-up inspection, it will take 1-2 man-day for each model series. For factory quality assurance ability follow-up inspection, it will take 0.5-1 man-day. For factory who has got quality management system certificate issued by related body admitted by CNCA, if the certificate remaining valid, the results of same part as quality assurance ability assessment in quality management system can be exempted, and man-days shall be reduced or exempted.
For model series which have got voluntary certification uniformly implemented by the nation, the results can be accepted and man-days shall be reduced or exempted.
6.2 Application of client complaints in follow-up inspection
The enterprise shall set up collecting, summary, analysis and preservation system for client complaints and promise to annouce all the information to the certification body on public, which cannot be concealed or ruined. When the certification body is implementing follow-up inspection, it shall be mainly checking the issues of safety, environmental protection, energy conservation and burglar-proof relating in this rule. The certification body shall assure not to disclose client complaints to the third party besides report to the certification supervisor. The certification body and CNCA will set up client collecting, processing and feedback system for safety, environmental protection, energy conservation and burglar-proof projects relating in this rule, to strenthen the follow-up inspection to the enterprise and product.
6.3 Evaluation of follow-up inspection results
The certification qualification and certification marks can be retained continuously for the qualified results of the follow-up inspection. If there is any nonconformity found, the corrective actions shall be finished within three months. Otherwise the certificate may be withdrawn and the use of the certification marks shall be stopped. The notification of such withdrawal will be made public.
6.4 Classification of follow-up inspection
The certification body shall set up inner factory production conformity assurance ability and credit evaluation system to achieve the classified management of certified factories to encourage well implemented certification rules and strong production conformity assurance ability ones and further supervision for those with problems in implementing certification rules, weak production conformity assurance ability and with great flaws in products.
6.4.1 Guidelines of factory classified management see appendix 8.
6.4.2 The certification body shall adopt differential follow-up inspection ways for factories of different credit levels.
6.4.2.1 For factories of good credit level for production conformity assurance ability, product real conditions and follow compulsory certification requirements, the periods of factory site production conformity and quality assurance ability follow-up inspection can be prolonged appropriately, the longest period is the time when implementing overall inspection 5 years after certified. But at least once a year conformity inspection for product with vehicle structure and technical parameters, the inspection can be at proper place approved by the factory.
6.4.2.2 For factories of average credit level for production conformity assurance ability, product real conditions and follow compulsory certification requirements, the follow-up inspection can be implemented as 6.1 of this rule.
6.4.2.3 For factories of bad credit level for production conformity assurance ability, product real conditions and follow compulsory certification requirements, the certification body shall determine the addition frequency of the follow-up inspection on the basis of at least once a year according to the certification risks, and verify the product conformity by sampling test. Linking of information announcement with related law enforcement agencies shall be set up and strenthen the supervision of these factories and products.
7. Change of the certified product(http://china-ccc-certification.com/225.html)
The production conformity might be affected due to the changes in organization structure, production condition, quality management system, production conformity plan, etc. of the certificate holder in the factory. The product certification scope need to change, technical changes in certified products affect the conformity with related standards or samples in type test, which shall be declared to the certification body before change related product out of factory or imported. If they have approved by the certification body, they can be out of factory or imported
the holder shall at first make application for the change. The certification body shall check the conformity of the changed product to the certified product, and confirm the validity of the original certified results, and carry out the supplement testing or inspection based on the differences, confirming the original certificate still valid and or renew the certificate.
For the change it shall be reconfirmed the vehicle conformity certificate of models relating in this change before the change has been approved.
For factories of good credit level for production conformity assurance ability, product real conditions and follow compulsory certification requirements, if manufacturer's lab with corresponding test ability and has been approved of corresponding test items, the change test can be implemented at site with manufacturer's test devices.
8. Suspension, cancellation and withdrawal of the certificates
The suspension, cancellation and withdrawal of the certificates shall follow Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification.
If the vehicle has serious design fault or hidden danger and it has been verified that the manufacture is responsible for the fault or danger, the certification body shall suspend or withdraw the certificate according to the actual situation.
9. Use of the certification marks
The certificate holder shall follow the Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification Mark.
9.1 Design of the mark allowed to use
9.2 Application of the marks
The certification mark shall be applied on the right-up corner of the windscreen of the certified vehicles (forward traveling direction). For trailers, it shall be applied on an exposed location on trailers. The certification mark of 60mm(http://china-ccc-certification.com/148.html) should be used.
The certification mark of each stage shall be kept for multi-stage certified vehicles.
Vehicle conformity certificate listed in appendix 3 shall be attached with the documents accompanying with the vehicle for each certified vehicle, to demonstrate the certified product information, environmental protection and fuel consumption index.
10. Charge
The certification fee shall be charged by the certification body according to related regulations of China.

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