China CCC / SRRC / CTA Certification Services
CCC compulsory product certification · SRRC type approval · CTA network access licence · China RoHS · Energy label · Lithium battery CCC — covering compliance needs across the full range of product categories sold in China
China Market Certification Overview
China's certification system is centred on CCC; wireless products additionally require SRRC, and telecom terminals require CTA. Shenzhen is a major global electronics testing centre with dense local resources.
| Certification | Regulator | Scope | Mandatory / Market Mandatory | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCC | CNCA (Certification and Accreditation Administration of the PRC, 认监委) / designated certification bodies | Products listed in the CCC catalogue (23 categories) | Mandatory | 6-10 weeks |
| SRRC | MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 工信部) | Products with wireless transmitting functions | Mandatory | 3-6 weeks |
| CTA network access licence | MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 工信部) | Telecom terminal equipment connected to the public network | Mandatory | 4-8 weeks |
| China RoHS | MIIT / SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation, 市场监管总局) | Electronic information products | Mandatory (marking + disclosure) | 1-2 weeks |
| Energy label | NDRC (National Development and Reform Commission, 国家发改委) | Products listed in the energy efficiency catalogue | Mandatory (within catalogue) | 1-2 weeks |
| Lithium battery CCC | Designated CCC bodies | Lithium batteries / battery packs for portable electronic products | Mandatory | 6-10 weeks |
CCC Compulsory Product Certification
China's core product market access system — products within the 23-category catalogue must hold a CCC certificate before they can leave the factory, be sold or be imported.
Certification model
Type testing + initial factory inspection + post-certification supervision (annual surveillance inspection)
Applicable standards
GB 4943.1 (IT/communications safety), GB/T 9254.1 (EMC), GB 31241 (lithium batteries), GB 4706 series (household appliances), GB 47372-2026 (power banks)
Key information
| Sample quantity | 2-5 units (depending on product) |
| Certification timeline | 6-10 weeks |
| Certificate validity | 5 years (annual surveillance inspection) |
| Applicant | China-registered company required (agency service available) |
| Factory inspection | Required (initial + annual) |
SRRC Type Approval
State Radio Regulation Committee — any product with a wireless transmitting function must hold an SRRC certificate before it can be sold in China
Applicable standards
MIIT Document No. 129 [2021] (工信部无〔2021〕129号) and its supporting technical specifications. Bluetooth/WiFi 2.4 GHz uses the micro-power short-range radio equipment standard; 5 GHz WiFi uses the wireless access system standard.
Test items
Transmit power, frequency range / occupied bandwidth, spurious emissions, frequency tolerance, receiver spurious emissions
Key information
| Sample quantity | 2-3 units (including frequency-fixed samples) |
| Certification timeline | 3-6 weeks (including queueing) |
| Certificate validity | 5 years (renewable) |
| Applicant | Mainland China-registered company required |
| Factory inspection | Not required |
CTA Network Access Licence
China Type Approval — mobile phones, cellular modules, 4G/5G routers and other terminal equipment connecting to the public telecom network must obtain a network access licence (进网许可)
| Step | Content | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. SRRC | Obtain the SRRC type approval certificate first | 3-6 weeks |
| 2. CCC | Obtain the CCC certificate (telecom terminal category) | 6-10 weeks |
| 3. Network access testing | Complete network access testing at an MIIT-designated laboratory (RF, protocol, EMC, SAR, etc.) | 2-4 weeks |
| 4. Network access approval | Submit test report + CCC/SRRC certificates + company qualifications → MIIT review and issue of the licence | 2-4 weeks |