CCC Certification Guide for LED Tubes

1. Introduction

As one of the most widely adopted lighting products in commercial and residential scenarios, LED tubes have gradually replaced traditional fluorescent tubes due to high energy efficiency, long service life and superior light quality.

With stricter national supervision on electrical products in China, LED tubes are clearly listed within the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) scope.Per CNCA regulations, all LED tubes for general lighting must obtain valid CCC certification.Uncertified products face rectification orders, fines and nationwide sales bans.

2. CCC Certification Scope for LED Tubes

2.1 Mandatory Product Range

LED tubes with rated voltage ≤ 250 V require CCC approval, including:

• Double-ended, single-ended and ballast-compatible LED linear tubes
• Integrated LED strip and tube components inside recessed luminaires
• Replaceable LED tube modules

2.2 Exemption Conditions

The following products are exempted from CCC certification:

• Products solely for export (with valid export contracts)
• Special non-illumination LED tubes for industrial equipment
• LED tubes with rated voltage above 250 V

3. Core Standards for CCC Certification

3.1 Safety Standard

GB 24906-2010: Safety requirements for LED modules for general lightingKey test items:

• Insulation resistance and dielectric strength
• Electric shock protection
• Endurance and thermal testing
• Creepage distance and electrical clearance
• Heat resistance, fire resistance and tracking resistance

3.2 EMC Standards

• GB 17743-2007: Radio disturbance limits for lighting equipment
• GB 17625.1-2012: Harmonic current emission limits

4. Complete CCC Certification Process

4.1 Application Phase

Enterprises shall submit:

• CCC application form
• Business license
• Product manuals, schematics and technical specifications
• Factory audit questionnaire
• Nameplate and label drafts

4.2 Type Testing Phase

1. Safety Test: 10–15 working days
2. EMC Test: 5–10 working days
3. Photoelectric Performance Test: 5 working days

Total type test cycle: 20–30 working days

4.3 Factory Audit Phase

On-site inspection focuses on:

• Production and testing equipment
• Incoming quality control
• In-process production management
• Routine inspection and non-conforming product control
• CCC marking regulations

5. Certification Cycle & Cost

5.1 Overall Timeline

• Application acceptance: 3–5 working days
• Type testing: 20–30 working days
• Factory audit: 5–7 working days
• Certificate issuance: 5 working days

Total cycle: 6–8 weeks

5.2 Reference Cost

• Application fee: 500–800 CNY
• Type test fee: 15,000–25,000 CNY
• Factory inspection fee: 2,500–5,000 CNY
• Certificate fee: 500–800 CNY
• Annual supervision fee: 2,000–4,000 CNY

Total reference budget: 20,000–35,000 CNY

6. FAQ

Q1: Are all LED tubes required to have CCC certification?A: Only general lighting LED tubes within 220 V voltage coverage are mandatory. Industrial, high-voltage and export-only products are exempt.

Q2: How many samples are needed?A: Normally 2–3 samples; additional units may be required for multi-power or different base types.

Q3: Validity period of CCC certificate?A: Valid for 5 years with annual factory supervision audits. Renewal application is required 3 months before expiration.

Q4: Can CE certification replace CCC?A: No. CE and CCC belong to different compliance systems with distinct test standards and cannot be mutually recognized.

Q5: What does the factory audit focus on?A: Key points include incoming material inspection, production quality control, finished product testing, non-conforming product handling and standardized CCC marking usage.

7. Conclusion

CCC certification is a mandatory market access threshold for LED tubes sold in mainland China, covering safety, EMC and photoelectric performance.Manufacturers shall clarify product classification in advance and cooperate with qualified testing institutions to achieve compliant and stable market operation.