Announcement on Implementing Compulsory Certification of Some Fire-Control Products

[2011-05-12 14:14:24]


(Jointly by China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA))

According to the "Fire Control Law of the P.R. China"and "Regulations of the P. R. China on Certification and Accreditation", compulsory certification is to be imposed on some of fire-control products (see Annex for product catalog).

From January 1, 2013, all fire-control products listed in the compulsory-certification catalog are required to be provided with the Certificate of China Compulsory Certification and be identified with the mark of China Compulsory Certification, and otherwise shall not be delivered, sold, imported, or used in other business activities.

From October 1, 2011, principals can entrust product certification to designated certification authorities.

Annex: Catalog of Some Fire-Control Products Subject to Compulsory Certification

April 21, 2011

Annex:

Catalog of Some Fire-Control Products Subject to Compulsory Certification

Serial No. Class Product Category HS Code
1. Water-Spraying Fire Extinguisher Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler 8424.8999
    Coverage-Expanded Sprinkler  
    Waterfog Sprinkler  
    Drencher Sprinkler  
    Dry Alarm Valve  
    Deluge Alarm Valve  
    Fire Common Valves  
    Household Sprinkler  
2. Fire Hose Fire Hose Coil Plate 4009.1200
3. Fire Alarm Alarm and Control System for Electric Fire 8531.9010
    Special Fire Detectors  
    Point-type ultraviolet flame detectors  
    Fire Shutter Controller  
    Fire Ring and/or Light Alarm  
    Fire Display Panel  
    Linear Beam Feeling Smoke Fire Detector  
    Hydrant Button  
4. Foam Fire Extinguisher Foam Mixer 8424.8999
    Foam Generator  
    Foam Pump  
    Special Valve and Accessories  
    Foam Discharge Device  
    Foam Hydrant Box  
    Hand-Held Foam Extinguisher  
    Closed-Head Foam-Water Sprinkler  
5. Fire Extinguishing Agent Gas Extinguishing Agent 3813.0010
    Foam Extinguishing Agent  
    Powder Extinguishing Agent  
    Water-Based Fire Extinguishing agent  
6.   Positive Pressure Air Breathing Apparatus 9020.0000
7.   Fire-proof Window 4418.1090
7308.3000
Source: ETCN