Text for publication (summary) China has introduced a new regulatory requirement under its China Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme mandating the addition of a traceability QR code next to the CCC mark for three specific product categories: power banks (portable chargers), electric bicycles, and gas-burning appliances.

Under the new measure, the traceability QR code must be placed to the right of the CCC mark, remain adjacent and inseparable, and match the height of the CCC logo. The QR code will allow stakeholders and authorities to access certified product information, including certificate number, manufacturer details, product model, certification status, and issuing certification body.

For printed or molded CCC marks, the QR code will be issued by the certification body upon certificate approval. For standard CCC marks, the certification body will incorporate the QR code directly into the mark design.

The requirement becomes mandatory for all newly certified products as of March 1, 2026. From March 1, 2027, all certified products within the affected categories must comply before being sold, imported, or used in the Chinese market. Products already placed on the market before that date with a valid CCC mark are not required to be relabeled.

This update strengthens traceability, enhances market supervision, and aims to reduce counterfeiting risks within China’s mandatory certification system.

The new CCC traceability QR code requirement introduces a mandatory marking update for three product categories (power banks, electric bicycles, and gas-burning appliances). While it does not modify technical standards or certification procedures, it conditions market access on updated labeling and strengthens traceability and enforcement.

• Mandatory QR code adjacent to CCC mark (inseparable, same height).
• Applies to sale, import, and use in China.
• Requires packaging, artwork, mold, and labeling updates.
• Coordination required with CCC certification bodies for QR issuance/integration.
• Phased implementation: March 1, 2026 (new products) / March 1, 2027 (all products).
• Enhances anti-counterfeiting and post-market supervision.

Who?

• Manufacturers (domestic and foreign)
• Importers and distributors in China
• CCC Certification Bodies
• Retailers and e-commerce platforms
• Chinese market surveillance authorities

Conclusion

This is a medium-impact regulatory update focused on mandatory marking and digital traceability. It strengthens enforcement and anti-counterfeiting controls without altering technical certification standards. Companies exporting or selling affected products in China must update labeling processes before the applicable deadlines to maintain market access.