The CB Product Safety Certification Scheme remains one of the most important global compliance systems, helping manufacturers streamline access to multiple international markets.
While no direct changes have been introduced to the CB Scheme itself in 2025, major regulatory updates in China’s CCC certification system for power banks and lithium-ion batteries have drawn significant industry attention due to their interconnection with CB testing and IEC standards.
| Update Area | Key 2025 Changes |
|---|---|
| Production Control | Clearly defines 20+ critical steps — from electrode material selection to final assembly — now mandatory for certification. |
| Enterprise Tierin | Introduces A/B/C/D manufacturer classification, based on factory audit results, credit rating, and product quality performance. |
| Process Traceability | Requires video recording of sampling and testing processes, plus mandatory sample retention for future traceability. |
| Post-Certification Surveillance | • Sampling Tests: Random product sampling is now mandatory during annual surveillance. • Unannounced Audits: All inspections for C/D-level manufacturers are unannounced. • Extended Sampling: If samples aren’t available on-site, manufacturers must provide sales records for off-site sampling — failure to comply may result in certificate suspension. |
1️⃣ Strengthen Upstream Quality Control
Focus on the raw material and production process stages. Enhanced material traceability and supplier oversight will help meet stricter CCC audit requirements.
2️⃣ Build Internal Compliance Systems
Implement structured internal audit mechanisms to ensure readiness for unannounced inspections. Maintain digital logs and video evidence of production and testing processes.
3️⃣ Track Regulatory Synchronization with CB Scheme
Since many power bank and battery tests under the CCC scheme reference IEC/CB standards, staying aligned with CB updates ensures smoother cross-recognition and faster market entry.
4️⃣ Engage a Compliance Partner Early
Collaborating with accredited labs and certification consultants such as BLUEASIA helps you align CB and CCC requirements efficiently, saving both cost and time.
Even though the CB Scheme itself remains stable in 2025, these CCC changes highlight a broader regulatory trend — greater emphasis on traceability, digital audits, and proactive quality management.
Manufacturers exporting to China or integrating Chinese-made batteries should verify that CB test reports reference current IEC standards, ensuring continued acceptance under local schemes like CCC.
✅ No direct changes to CB standards or structure in 2025.
✅ CCC updates reinforce global movement toward factory accountability and traceability.
✅ Companies should enhance documentation quality, maintain updated CB reports, and coordinate with local partners to navigate multi-market certifications.
Q1: Does the CB certificate remain valid under the new CCC updates?
A: Yes. CB certificates are still valid globally, but products entering China must also meet CCC-specific process and traceability rules.
Q2: How does the new CCC factory grading affect overseas manufacturers?
A: Overseas manufacturers partnering with C or D-grade factories face more frequent unannounced audits and higher risk of suspension.
Q3: Do power banks and batteries need both CB and CCC certification?
A: Yes — CB reports are accepted as part of CCC testing data, but separate CCC approval remains mandatory for China’s domestic market.
Q4: How can companies streamline dual certification?
A: Align IEC/CB testing early and coordinate with the NCB to reuse data where applicable. BLUEASIA offers integrated CB + CCC consulting to simplify the process.
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