SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and
certification company, has gained accreditation to test toys against the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) standard
at its laboratory in Hong Kong, China.
With the CCC accreditation, SGS is well-placed to carry out testing
against the required CCC standards and guide manufacturers through the
certification process from its state-of-the-art laboratory in Hong Kong, China.
CCC is a mandatory certification program covering 17 product categories,
including toys within the following four product areas:
- Electric toys
- Plastic toys
- Metal toys
- Ride-on toys
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Nicolas Bacheré, Global Director,
Hardlines CRS at SGS, said: “We are
delighted to achieve this accreditation which is great news for toy
manufacturers looking to bring safe and compliant
toys to the Chinese market. As part of a global network of toy testing laboratories, our experts look forward to
supporting the toy industry to grow their business safely and sustainably,
minimizing risk and expanding opportunity.”
The Certification and
Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) oversees
the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) bodies and approved laboratories
scheme. Historically, only government institutions and state-owned enterprises
were able to be accredited to Certified Body and Approved Laboratory status.
SGS will guide clients
undertaking the four-step certification
process:
- Submission of application for certification and
supporting materials - Testing of toys and declaration of conformity
- Evaluation of certification results, and
approval/rejection of certification - Follow-up inspection – required every six months for
successful applications
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SGS Toy Safety Testing
Services
SGS offers manufacturers, retailers and importers a one-stop solution to
ensure their toy products comply with relevant regulations and quality
standards. In addition to CCC, these include the EU toy directive and the US
Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSIA) amongst others. SGS toy safety services aim
to assure toy safety and offer a comprehensive program including:
- New product development
- Legal requirements updates and
interpretation - Safety/risk assessment
- Testing: product and materials
- Inspections: factory and social
audits - Training
Learn more at www.sgs.com/toys
For further information SGS’s CCC toy testing services, please contact:
Clark Liu
Consumer and Retail, SGS
Product Certification Team, Hardlines
T: +86 (0)755 2532 8888 ext. 8266
Email: hk.hardlines.enquiry@sgs.com
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and
certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality
and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over
2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.