Conformity Magazine - October 2007 - (Page 26)

There are two different CCC Marks. The first (see Figure 3), indicates that the product meets both EMC and safety requirements. The second (see Figure 4) means that the product complies only with the applicable safety requirements. The CCC Mark must be created by the manufacture; there is no size requirement for the Mark, as long as it is clear and visible. This differs from the CE Mark, which has size requirement. If a factory has not been previously inspected for a particular CCC Mark product category, the certification body will send an inspector to factory locations where the products are produced to perform an ISO-style initial factory inspection. The cost for this inspection is the responsibility of the company placing the products on the market. This can be a lengthy process, since obtaining a visa by the Chinese inspector can take time. In the event a new factory location is added, or a contract manufacturer is to be used, these facilities must also be audited under the same conditions, and approved before products produced at these locations can be legally marketed with the CCC Mark. During the initial factory inspection, the Chinese inspector will review all aspects of the quality and manufacturing process, and perform certain tests to ensure the product is manufactured and assembled using same components that were originally supplied for type testing approval. For example, for ITE equipment, the inspector will ask the manufacturer to perform the ground resistance and electric strength tests during the inspection. Follow-up factory inspections are required as long as the products continue to be manufactured. This follow-up inspection is required at all locations every 12-18 months, and it is a cost that the marketing company must bear. Any Figure 1: Temperature testing changes to the manufacturing location, process, or componets identified Categories Name of the product category No. of during these factory inspections can products lead to the product being removed 1 Electric Wires and Cables 5 from the approved product listing and 2 Connecters such as Plugs and Sockets for Household and 6 subject to fines. Industry Appliance 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Low-voltage Circuit Switches and Protective Devices Small-Power Motor Electric Tools Electric welding machines Household Appliances Audio & Video products Information Technology Equipments Lighting Electrical Appliances Motor Vehicle Products Tire Products Safety Windows for Car and Buildings Rubber Products Equipments for Crop Protection Purpose Telecommunication Terminal Equipments Medical Equipment Fire fighting Products Intruder Alarm Systems for Security Purpose Wireless Local Area Networks Decoration materials for Construction Industry e.g. Wallpaper Chemistries Product for Carpentry 9 1 16 15 18 16 12 2 4 2 4 1 3 9 12 3 1 40 2 1 Impact of Other Requirements Since March 1, 2007, China has required compliance with the requirements of China RoHS legislation for all information technology equipment, which directly affects the entire IT industry. The Chinese RoHS requirements are the same as the EU RoHS requirements, except that the Chinese RoHS legislation only affects information technology equipment. At this time, RoHS compliance for China requires only self-declaration of conformity (DoC). However, in the near future, it is expected that RoHS evaluation and compliance will become a formal part of the CCC regulation, and all related products will require an evaluation at a CNCAauthorized Chinese RoHS test lab. In addition to the CCC Mark, some categories require additional certifications. As an example, certain Table 1: The summarized product list covered by CCC certification [2] 26 Conformity oCtober 2007

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Contents Editor’s Note Commission Proposes Changes for 57-64 GHz Spectrum Rules FCC Continues Actions Against Jamming Device Distributors Radio Operator Fined for Failing to Make Equipment Available for Inspection Commission Fines Unsolicited Fax Advertisers Firm Offering Quality Standards Training Also Fined Breaking New Ground with Lithium-Battery Generic Requirements for Use in Telecommunications Facilities ESD Open Forum EMC UK 2007 Conference Set Staying Abreast of U.S. E-Waste Legislation EU Commission Establishes RFID Expert Group Update on China's CCC Compliance Program System Level ESD Testing: The Waveforms An Alternative Approach to Surge Suppression Testing Equipment Buyer's Guide EU Scientific Committee Releases Updated Data on EMF Risks Updated Standards List For The EU’s EMC Directive Updated Standards List For The EU’s Directives on Measuring Instruments Call for Presentations for 2008 International ESD Workshop Announced CPSC Actions In The News IEC Standards Update Product Reviews UL Standards Update New Products From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Upcoming Events Advertisers

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