# 3C identification
CCC is the "China Compulsory Certification" (China compulsory certification)The English abbreviation. CCC constitutes the basic pattern of China's compulsory certification mark. In accordance with the Provisions on the Administration of Compulsory Product Certification (Order No. 117 of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China on May 26, 2009, Since September 1, 2009), the state has implemented a compulsory certification system for products involving human health and safety, animal and plant life and health, and environmental protection and public safety. As of February 12, 2014, there are 149 products in 21 categories in the mandatory product catalogue.