No major recent updates directly impacting the core CB certification standards or process have been identified. However, significant 2025 changes to China’s CCC certification for power banks and lithium-ion batteries are noteworthy due to their interplay with the CB Scheme.
| Update Area | Key Changes |
| Production Control | Clearly defines over 20 critical steps, from electrode material selection to final assembly. |
| Enterprise Tiering | Implements A/B/C/D manufacturer classification based on factory audits, quality checks, and credit history. |
| Process Traceability | Mandates video recording of sampling/testing and sample retention for quality tracing. |
| 1Post-Certification Surveillance | Added Sampling Tests: Mandatory sampling during surveillance. Unannounced Audits: Increased "no-notice" audits; all inspections for C/D class manufacturers are unannounced. Extended Sampling: If samples aren’t available on-site, manufacturers must provide sales records for extended sampling—or risk certificate suspension. |
Recommendations for Businesses:
1.Shift Control Upstream: Focus on raw materials and production processes to meet new requirements.
2.Prioritize Ongoing Compliance: Implement robust internal quality systems to handle unannounced audits and sampling.
3.Monitor Technical Standards: Stay updated on supporting safety and technical standards issued by Chinese authorities.
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