China Lighting CCC Certification Update 2025: New GB Standards & GTG’s Compliance Solutions

As a mandatory requirement for market access of lighting products in China, China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) is a threshold that every lighting manufacturer must cross. According to the latest notice from the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), national standards such as GB/T 7000.1-2023 have been officially implemented, bringing a critical update to CCC certification for lighting products. The Lighting Testing Division of GTG Testing Group provides an in-depth analysis of the key points of this new policy to help enterprises achieve a smooth transition.

I. CCC Certification: The Essential Key to Entering the Chinese Market

CCC Certification is a conformity assessment system implemented by the Chinese government to protect consumers’ personal safety and national security, and strengthen product quality management. For products such as fixed general lighting, recessed lighting, and portable general lighting, obtaining CCC Certification and affixing the CCC mark is a statutory prerequisite for entering the Chinese market. Products that fail to pass the certification face risks such as sales bans and penalties.

II. Core Changes of the New Policy: Grasp Key Timelines & Standard Updates

1. Critical Timelines

• October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025: Parallel period for old and new standards; enterprises may voluntarily choose the certification standard.
• January 1, 2026 onwards: Mandatory adoption of new standards; old-version certificates must be converted.
• After December 31, 2026: Old-version standard certification certificates will be suspended.
• After March 31, 2027: Old-version standard certification certificates will be revoked.

2. Major Standard Updates

This version update involves multiple key standards, including:

• GB/T 7000.1-2023 Luminaires – Part 1: General Requirements and Tests
• GB/T 7000.201-2023 Fixed General Luminaires
• GB/T 7000.202-2023 Recessed Luminaires
• GB/T 19510.1-2023 Lighting Controlgear – Part 1: General and Safety Requirements

III. Technical Key Points Analysis: Main Differences Between Old & New Standards

1. Updates to Structural Safety Requirements

• The standard for blue light hazard assessment has been changed from IEC/TR 62778 to GB/Z 39942.
• The requirement for fasteners in lighting with non-user-replaceable light sources has been reduced from at least two to one.
• New EMF (Electromagnetic Field) testing requirements have been added, targeting lighting with wireless dimming functions and standalone drivers.

2. Strengthened Requirements for Controlgear

• Class III lighting and products powered by SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) with a voltage of less than 60VDC are exempt from cord clamp requirements.
• Potting drivers must undergo additional fault testing.
• Limits for creepage distance and clearance have been updated.
• New special additional requirements have been added for controlgear that provides SELV.

IV. GTG Testing Group: Your Trusted CCC Certification Partner

Faced with complex standard updates and tight timelines, selecting an experienced testing and certification institution is crucial. With 14 years of industry experience, GTG Testing Group provides comprehensive CCC certification solutions for you:

1. Professional Team Support

We have a team of senior engineers with over 10 years of lighting testing experience, proficient in new technical standards such as GB/T 7000.1-2023. They provide full-process professional guidance from standard interpretation to certificate conversion.

2. Advanced Testing Capabilities

Our 30,000㎡ experimental base in South China is equipped with 10m/3m anechoic chambers, integrating spheres, and a full set of testing equipment. It fully meets the requirements of new core testing items such as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), harmonic current, and protection levels.

3. Cost Optimization Solutions

Through optimized serialized certification processes, products within the same unit that meet 6 consistency requirements (e.g., installation method, protection level) can be tested together, significantly reducing enterprises’ version update costs. We also support ODM/OEM derivation services to help enterprises efficiently complete certificate conversion.

4. End-to-End Services

We provide one-stop solutions from standard difference analysis, sample pre-testing, report preparation to factory audit and certificate conversion. Especially for special categories such as smart lighting, we can customize service plans in accordance with the CQC-C2301-2024 guidelines.

V. Action Recommendations

Considering the workload and time cycle of certificate conversion, we recommend enterprises immediately launch the following work:

1. Sort out existing certificates and product lines, and develop a priority certificate conversion plan.
2. Prioritize testing and certificate conversion for high-sales models.
3. Design new products directly in accordance with the requirements of the new standards.
4. Maintain close communication with certification institutions to promptly understand policy dynamics.

CCC Certification is the passport to China’s lighting market. Timely completion of certificate conversion is not only a compliance requirement but also a critical guarantee for enterprises’ stable operation and market competitiveness. The Lighting Testing Division of GTG Testing Group will continue to provide professional, efficient, and cost-effective certification and testing services to help your products achieve steady development in the Chinese market.

Contact GTG Testing Group now to obtain your customized CCC certification solution!