Group 1 - The core point of the article is the adjustment of the mandatory product certification (CCC certification) model for 16 types of products, which will require third-party certification instead of self-declaration starting from January 1, 2027 [1] - The announcement by the State Administration for Market Regulation specifies that the 16 products must obtain CCC certification and affix the CCC mark before they can be manufactured, sold, imported, or used in other business activities [1] - Designated certification agencies will begin accepting applications for CCC certification for these products starting July 1, 2026, and companies must complete the certification conversion by December 31, 2026 [1] Group 2 - The 16 products that require CCC certification include automotive safety glass, seat belts, external lighting devices, indirect vision devices, vehicle recording devices, reflective markings, fuses, small power motors, electric drills, angle grinders, hammers, and various types of welding machines [1] - Products that have already been manufactured and are no longer in production during the self-declaration validity period do not need to convert to the new certification model and can continue to be sold [1]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has announced an adjustment to the certification model for certain products in the mandatory product certification (CCC certification) directory, shifting from self-declaration to third-party certification evaluation [1][2]. Group 1: Product Certification Changes - The CCC certification model for 16 types of products related to public health and safety, including electric tools and automotive safety components, will transition to third-party certification evaluation [1][4]. - From January 1, 2027, these products must obtain a CCC certification certificate and affix the CCC mark before they can be manufactured, sold, imported, or used in other business activities [1][5]. Group 2: Implementation Timeline - Designated certification bodies will begin accepting CCC certification applications for the relevant products starting July 1, 2026, and will actively consider self-declaration evaluation results to facilitate the issuance of CCC certification certificates [1][5]. - By December 31, 2026, companies must complete the conversion to CCC certification certificates and proactively cancel their self-declarations. Products that have already been manufactured and are no longer in production do not need to convert and can continue to be sold [1][5]. Group 3: Affected Product Categories - The affected products include five major categories: - Circuit switches and protective or connecting electrical devices: fuses - Small power motors: small power motors - Electric tools: drills, electric grinders, hammers - Welding machines: DC arc welding machines, TIG welding machines, MIG/MAG welding machines, plasma cutting machines - Vehicles and safety accessories: automotive safety glass, seat belts, external lighting and signaling devices, indirect vision devices, automotive seats and headrests, driving recorders, and reflective markings on vehicles [4].