By:Global OEMs
Overview of Domestic Procurement Certification System: Distinguish Between Mandatory and Voluntary Certification
When procuring products in the domestic market, certification qualifications are a key indicator to measure product quality and compliance, and also an important prerequisite for enterprises to avoid operational risks and protect consumer rights and interests. Among them, CCC certification, as the most representative mandatory certification, covers many areas related to people's livelihood and industry. This article will comprehensively disassemble the core domestic certifications required for procured products, focus on explaining the scope of application and verification key points of CCC certification, and provide authoritative references for enterprises and procurement practitioners.
Core Mandatory Certification: Scope of Application and Core Value of CCC Certification
With the continuous improvement of the domestic market supervision system, product certification has become a core threshold for market access. According to the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation", different types of products correspond to different certification requirements, which are mainly divided into two categories: mandatory certification and voluntary certification. Among them, mandatory certification is a rigid requirement that enterprises must abide by; products that have not passed the certification are strictly prohibited from production, sales and import. Voluntary certification is an important supplement for enterprises to enhance product competitiveness and highlight quality advantages, such as energy-saving certification and environmental protection certification.
Among various domestic certifications, CCC certification (China Compulsory Certification) is undoubtedly the key certification item that needs to be focused on in the procurement process. The full name of CCC certification is "China Compulsory Product Certification System", which is uniformly managed by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (CNCA). It aims to ensure that products meet national standards for safety, health, environmental protection, etc. through mandatory testing and auditing. From the perspective of procurement scenarios, the product categories that need to focus on CCC certification verification are very extensive, covering large household appliances (refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines), small household appliances (rice cookers, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners), electrical products (wires and cables, switches and sockets), children's products (children's toys, safety seats), building materials (tempered glass, anti-theft doors) and many other fields.
Must-Know for Procurement: Practical Guide to CCC Certification Qualification Verification
For procurement practitioners, correctly verifying CCC certification qualifications is a key step to avoid procurement risks. First of all, you must take the initiative to request a copy of the CCC certification certificate from the supplier, and focus on checking whether the product name and model specifications on the certificate are consistent with the procured products to avoid the situation of "certificate-product inconsistency". Secondly, it is necessary to verify the validity of the certificate through official channels. The most authoritative query method is to log on to the official website of the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China (www.cnca.gov.cn), enter the certificate number or enterprise name to query the certificate status, and confirm whether the certificate is within the validity period and whether there are suspension or revocation records. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the certification body issuing the certificate has legal qualifications. Formal CCC certification certificates are issued by national recognized certification bodies, with unique certificate numbers and anti-counterfeiting marks.
Category Extension: Special Certification Requirements for Different Products
In addition to the core CCC certification, different types of procured products also need to pay attention to corresponding special certifications. For example, when procuring food contact products (such as tableware, food packaging materials), it is necessary to verify the food contact product safety certification; when procuring medical devices, it is necessary to pay attention to the medical device product registration certificate; when procuring fire protection products, it is necessary to verify the fire protection product mandatory certification (CCCF certification); when procuring motor vehicle-related products (such as tires, brake pads), it is necessary to confirm whether they have passed the motor vehicle product mandatory certification. These special certifications complement CCC certification and together form a complete guarantee system for product compliance.
Risk Warning: Hazards of Certification Fraud and Avoidance Strategies
At present, some unscrupulous suppliers in the market have illegal behaviors such as "forging certification certificates" and "borrowing others' certificates", which bring great risks to procurement work. Once products that have not passed certification or have fraudulent certifications are procured, enterprises may not only face administrative penalties from market supervision departments, but also trigger consumer complaints and disputes due to product quality problems, damaging the enterprise's brand reputation. Therefore, the procurement link must incorporate certification verification into the core process, establish a full-process management mechanism of "certificate request - verification - retention", and resolutely exclude suppliers that cannot provide valid certification qualifications.
Industry Suggestions: Continuously Pay Attention to Policy Updates and Strengthen the Procurement Compliance Line of Defense
Industry experts remind that with the continuous upgrading of the domestic certification system, certification requirements are also continuously refined. Enterprise procurement departments should regularly pay attention to policy updates from the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China, timely grasp the adjustment dynamics of relevant product certifications, and ensure that procurement work always complies with the latest regulatory requirements. At the same time, it is recommended to establish long-term cooperative relationships with suppliers with complete certification qualifications and good reputation to ensure the compliance and safety of procured products from the source.
In short, domestic product certification is the "lifeline" of procurement work. Among them, CCC certification, as the core of mandatory certification, is the top priority of procurement verification. Enterprises and procurement practitioners need to fully grasp the certification requirements of various products and strictly implement the certification verification process to effectively avoid operational risks, ensure product quality, and achieve sustainable development.
