Implementation Rules-Retro-reflective markings of carriage

No. CNCA-02C-067: 2005

Implementation Rules for Compulsory Certification of Motor Vehicle Products
Retro-reflective markings of carriage
Issued on Oct 10th 2005 Effective on Dec 1st 2005
Issued by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of PRC

1. Scope
This rules are the requirements for compulsory product certification of retro-reflective markings of carriage.
Retro-reflective markings of carriage relating in this rules are body rear glistening marks used for trucks which gross weight≥12000kg, trailers which weight＞3500kg, and body side glistening marks used for trucks which length≥10m, trailers which gross weight＞3500kg.
2. Certification model
Product sampling test + Initial inspection of the factory + Follow-up inspection
Note: For the convenience of the applicant, the certification model may adopt: Initial inspection of the factory + Product sampling test + Follow-up inspection
3. Major Processes of Certification
Application and acceptance for certification(http://china-ccc-certification.com/171.html)
Type testing
Initial inspection of the factory
Evaluation of certification results and approval of certification
Follow-up inspection
4. General requirements of certification
4.1 Application and acceptance for certification
4.1.1 Definition application unit for certification
4.1.1.1 In principle, application of certification is made according to model/type of product. The units of application shall be defined at the same application unit if it is same in materials, structures and forming procedures but only with different model/types (e.g. the difference of the different model/types only for different customers and sale in different areas).
4.1.1.2 Should the same country,the same manufacturer, the same product model/type or series but with different factories for which shall not be defined as same application unit.
4.1.1.3 Retro-reflective markings of carriage of different product grades cannot be defined as same application unit.
4.1.1.4 Retro-reflective markings of carriage of different categories of reflector cannot be defined as same application unit.
Definition application unit see appendix 1 Definition application unit principles for retro-reflective markings of carriage.
4.1.2 Application documents
The formal application shall be submitted with the following documents:
1) Qualification certificate of applicant, manufacturer, factory;
2) General introduction of factory;
3) Production standards, process flow diagram, key process and process control specification;
4) Description of the difference between the different model/type of products in the same application unit and list of key components;
5) Product manual in Chinese, structure diagram, product pictures and product verification test reports;
6) Quality control documents show that the factory meet the requirements of appendix 3 Requirements for factory quality assurance ability of compulsory certification of retro-reflective markings of carriage;
7) Other necessary documents.
4.2 Sampling & testing of the certified products
4.2.1 Principles of sampling
When there is only one type in the application, take the sample 50mm×5000mm of this type for testing.
When there are series of types with derived relations in one application unit, take the representative samples for testing, the quantity is 50mm×5000mm.
Take samples for testing according to Table 1 or Table 2 in appendix 1 if the model of product in the same unit is different from which of the representative one.
The samples shall be sampling from the conformity products of the factory, the sampling basis shall not lower than 50mm×1000m.
4.2.2 Time for sampling
Generally, product sampling shall be carried out before factory inspection. In special cases, for the convenience of the applicant, product sampling and factory inspection can be carried out at the same time.
4.2.3 Premises for sampling
In principle, sampling shall be carried out on site. In special cases, sampling shall be carried out in other premises after consultation between the certification body and the applicant.
4.2.4 Persons for sampling
The person designated by the certification body shall take sampling randomly from the products.
4.2.5 Handle of samples after sampling testing
The samples tested should be handled in appropriate ways after sampling testing. It shall be implemented by national rules if they are ruled.
4.2.6 Test standards, items and basis
4.2.6.1 Test standards
GA 406 Retro-reflective markings of carriage
Test standards should adopt the current and valid one.
4.2.6.2 Test items and basis
For the test items and test bases, please refer to appendix 2.
For product which model is different from which in the same unit, the test items shall be added, details see Table 1 or Table 2 in appendix 1.
4.2.7 Test implementation body
Test shall be implemented by designated inspection body.
4.3 Initial factory inspection
4.3.1 Time for initial factory inspection
Normally, the initial inspection should be implemented after the sample has passed the product sampling testing. In special cases, factory inspection can be implemented after the application documents meet the requirements.
The time for factory inspection will be decided according to the application units and the amounts of products covered by the models, the production scale of the factories and technology complexity. It will normally take about 2 to 8 man-day for each processing premises.
4.3.2 Inspection contents
The contents of factory inspection shall include the factory quality assurance ability assessment and the products conformity check.
4.3.2.1 Assessment of factory quality assurance ability
The Requirements for factory quality assurance ability of compulsory certification of retro-reflective markings of carriage (see appendix 3) is the basic requirement for the factory quality assurance ability assessment covered by this Rules.
4.3.2.2 Check of conformity of the product
During the factory inspection, the conformity of the certified products must be checked, take the sample at least 50mm×2000mm for each model, the following major points shall be checked:
1) The markings of the certified products (such as name, specification, model, mark, pattern, etc.) shall be identical with those indicated in the submitted documents and/or the testing reports;
2) The structures of certified products should be identical with those stated in the submitted documents, for products of more models covered in application unit, it shall meet the principles of definition application unit in 4.1.1 of this rules;
3) The key materials of certified products should be identical with those declared in the submitted documents and/or the testing reports, for products of more models covered in application unit, it shall meet the principles of definition application unit in 4.1.1 of this rules;
4) The key process of certified products should be identical with those stated in the submitted documents, for products of more models covered in application unit, it shall meet the principles of definition application unit in 4.1.1 of this rules.
If there are any problems in the inspection on product conformity, the certified body should give the measures for making rectifications in specified period, re-type testing or terminating this certification according to the situation.
4.3.3 The processing premises of the products to be certified shall be covered for initial factory inspection, and the inspections on product conformity should cover all the models of certified products.
4.3.4 The persons for inspection
The initial factory inspection shall be implemented through the inspectors, whose ability shall meet related national rules, from the certification body. At least two inspectors are needed to check in one factory.
4.4 Evaluation of certification results and approval of certification
4.4.1 Evaluation of certification results and approval of certification
The certification body shall be responsible for a general evaluation of the results of sampling test and factory inspection and for issuing the certificates to the applicants for the conformed products. Otherwise, the certifcation will be terminated.
If the product test results are unqualified, the rectification can be admitted in specified periods (not exceeding 3 months), after that the products shall be retested. 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. The certificates will be issued if the results of product retest and factory inspection rectification are qualified. 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.
4.4.2 Time frame
The time frame for certification means the working days from the acceptance of complete application till the issuance of the certificates, which includes the time of type testing, factory inspection, evaluation of certification result and approval of certification and making the certificates.
The time for type testing will be counted from the date of sending samples to the designated inspection body, the inspection cycle will not exceed 45 working days.
The factory inspection reports should be submitted within 5 working days. It will be counted from the day when the inspectors complete the inspection and receive from the factory the corrective action reports on non-conformities satisfying the requirements.
Evaluating certification results, approving the certification and making the certificates should normally be completed within 5 working days.
4.5 Follow-up inspection
4.5.1 The frequency of the follow up inspection
4.5.1.1 The follow up inspection shall be implemented at least once per year, the time interval shall be not exceed 12 months.
4.5.1.2 The frequency of inspection should be increased in any of the following cases:
1) The certified product has serious quality problem, or is complained by clients, which has been verified to be the responsibility of the certificate holder;
2) The certification body doubts the conformity of the certified product against the requirements of standards with sufficient reasons;
3) Sufficient information indicates that the conformity or the consistency of the certified products would be affected due to the changes in organization system, production condition and the quality management system of the factories.
4.5.2 Contents of the follow-up inspection
The model of follow-up inspection: Re-assessment of factory quality assurance ability + Certified products conformity check +Sampling testing.
4.5.2.1 Re-assessment of factory quality assurance ability
The Re-assessment for factory quality assurance ability shall be inspected according to the Requirements for factory quality assurance ability of compulsory certification of retro-reflective markings of carriage (see appendix 3) and select some part of it.The overall Re-assessment shall be carried out within 4 years after certificates granted. The certification body, as necessary, should draw up the specific requirements of inspection on the basis of the factory.
The time for the Re-assessment should take 1 to 2 man-day for each processing premises.
4.5.2.2 Certified products conformity check
During follow-up inspection, the products should be sampled for conformity check on site. The contents shall refer to corresponding requirements in 4.3.2.2 of this rules.
4.5.2.3 Sampling & testing of the certified products
1) Sampling
Sampling shall be carried out during follow-up inspection. The samples for testing shall be random sampling from the conformity products of the factory (including production lines, storerooms, markets). The quantities of the sampling test are 50mm×5000mm. If products of more than one model in same application unit, sampling shall cover various types of products within 4 years after certificates granted.
2) Testing
Sampling test should be implemented by the pointed inspection body. Sampling test items are carried out according to 4.2.6 of this rules by the certification body.
4.5.3 Evaluation of follow up inspection results
The certification quality can be retained after inspection results meet the requirements. If there are any non-conformities on the product itself, the certificate will be withdrawn according to the situation, and the use of the marks will be stopped, and the notification of such withdrawal will be made public. For those that unqualified in factory quality assurance ability, the corrective actions shall be taken within 3 months. Otherwise, the certificate and marks will be withdrawn and stopped, and the notification of such withdrawal will be made public.
5. Validity of the certificates and change of certified products
5.1 Validity of the certificate
The Implementation Rules specifies the conformity certificates without covering the closing date of the certificates. The term of validity of the certificates depends on the surveillance inspection by the certification body at regular intervals for maintenance of it.
5.2 Covered contents of the certificates
The certificates shall include name and address of applicant, name and address of manufacturer, name, address and factory code of factory, unit name and design model of product, implementation rules, certification mark, product grade, certification body name, approval signature and date and other contents by the certification body. Sale model and/or trademark may be included in the certificates as needed by the applicant.
5.3 Change of certified products(http://china-ccc-certification.com/225.html)
For certified products, if change of specification, model, product process of key materials and materials or change relating product structure, the holders of the certificates shall make application to the certification body.
The certification body will evaluate the contents of change and submitted documents and confirm whether they can be changed or need to sampling for test. The change can be processed after the samples have passed the test.
5.4 Extension of products covered in the certificates(http://cccwto.com/UploadFiles/2011225164829_115.doc)
The certification holder shall first apply for extension of products covered in the same unit of certified products and the certification body will review the conformity of the extension product with original certified product and then verify the effectiveness of previous certification results on the extension product, to decide the need for additional test(s) or inspection based on the differences. After confirming the extension has met the requirements, either a separate certificate can be issued or maintain the original certificate for recording according to real conditions.
The quantities of samples and test(s) or inspection items based on the differences shall be specified by the certification body according this rules.
5.5 Extension of application unit
According to the principles of 4.1.1 Definition application unit for certification of this rules, the applicant shall make formal written application for adding new application unit to certified products of same category.
The applicant shall submit formal application documents. Product sampling testing will be arranged after confirmation the acceptance of application by the certification body, and the factory inspection will be carried out by real conditions. The certificates will be issued after approved by the certification body.
5.6 Reduction of the certification
If the certificate holder apply to not retain the certification quality of certain certified application unit, he shall submit written report to the certification body. The original certificate will be returned and related application unit will be cancelled after confirmation by the certification body. Meanwhile, the certification mark shall be stopped to use in the products of this application unit by the certificate holder.
If the certificate holder apply to not retain the certification quality of certain model products in certified application unit, he shall submit written report to the certification body. The original certificate will be returned and new one will be issued after confirmation by the certification body. Meanwhile, the certification mark shall be stopped to use in the model of the products of this application unit by the certificate holder.
6. Suspension, cancellation and withdrawal of the certificate
The suspension, cancellation and withdrawal of the certificates shall follow Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification. During the period of suspension and after cancellation and withdrawal of the certificates, the covered model products cannot be out of factory and imported.
7. Use of the compulsory certification marks
The certificate holder shall follow the Regulation for Compulsory Product Certification Mark.
7.1 Design of the mark allowed to use
7.2 Ways and Location of process
The certification mark should be impressed(http://china-ccc-certification.com/167.html), watermarked, laser printed or any other proper ways on each white unit of product body. The color shall be easy to identify.
The certification mark should be printed at subsurface on each white unit of product body when using printing ways.
The use pattern of mark should be reported to the CCC mark issue/managing administration approved for review and approval.
7.3 Related requirements
The factory code and product grade of the product shall be noted below the certification mark. Meanwhile, product grade shall be noted in the product manual or on the label according to related standards.
8. Charge
The CCC charge should include the fees for application, product tests, factory inspection, approval and registration (including the fees for the certificate), and the fees for the supervisions and re-checks, annuity and certificate marks, etc. It is the certification body and inspection body that imposing the charge according to related regulations of China.