China Sanitary Ware Certification System Overview

China implements mandatory and voluntary certification systems for sanitary ware products (e.g., toilets, faucets, shower equipment) to ensure compliance with quality, safety, water efficiency, and environmental requirements. Below are the main certification types and standards:  

1. Mandatory Certification (CCC Certification)  
Scope: Applies to certain electrical sanitary products (e.g., electric water heaters, smart toilet seats).  
Standards:  
- GB 4706.1 (General safety requirements for household appliances)  
- GB 4706.53 (Special requirements for toilet seat heaters)  
Certification Body: China Quality Certification Center (CQC), etc.  

> Note: Non-electric products like ceramic toilets and manual faucets do not require CCC certification.  

2. Water Efficiency Certification (China Water Efficiency Label) 
Regulation: *Water Efficiency Labeling Management Regulations 
Requirements:  
- Toilets must display water efficiency grades (Grade 1: most efficient, ≤4.0L/flush; Grade 3: baseline, ≤6.4L/flush).  
- Dual-flush toilets must specify full/half-flush volumes separately.  
Testing Standard: GB 25502 (*Water Efficiency Limits and Grades for Toilets*).  

3. Environmental & Quality Management System Certifications  
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System)  
  The example company (Guangdong ShiGuanWei Sanitary Ware) holds ISO 14001:2015 certification, indicating compliance with international environmental standards.  
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management System)  
  Common among sanitary ware manufacturers to ensure product consistency and process control.  

4. Green Building Material Certification  
China Green Product Certification (CNGP)  
- Based on GB/T 35602-2017 (*Green Product Assessment—Sanitary Ceramics*), requiring compliance in resource/energy use and environmental impact.  
- Preferred for government projects and green buildings.