Stringent Certification and Regulatory Oversight: What Self-Inspections Should Enterprises Conduct?

2026 year 9 month 18 On [date], the State Administration for Market Regulation held a special press conference that set the tone: credibility is the lifeblood of the certification industry, and zero tolerance will be enforced against false certifications. Since the beginning of this year, certification standards have undergone a series of intensive revisions, and the Certification and Accreditation Administration… “ Article 21 ” Issuance of new regulations on information reporting 9 month 30 Effective from this date. For businesses, the changes can be summarized into five… “ Strictly ” and a self-assessment checklist. This article will help you quickly understand the key points, match them one by one to your situation, and begin with an overview of the rule changes.

01  Quick Overview of the New Rules: Which Regulations Have Changed?

2026 Since the year [year], the certification regulatory framework has seen new developments almost every month:

At the beginning of the year, the revised “Rules for Certification of Quality Management Systems” and “Implementation Rules for Organic Product Certification” were first put into effect, while the previous versions were simultaneously repealed.

1 Month: The Measures for the Administration of Green Product Certification and Labeling were revised and promulgated, and guidelines on service certification were issued.

3 Month: Environment, Occupational Health and Safety, Information Security, Information Technology Services, Energy 5 The implementation of the management system certification rules has commenced; the previous version has been repealed, and any institution‑specific rules have automatically become invalid.

6 Month: The certification rules for the Measurement Management System and the Intellectual Property Management System have been released. 9 month 1 Effective from today;

9 month 24 Date: The new “General Rules for the Review of Qualification Licenses for Certification Bodies” has been promulgated and put into effect, further raising the entry threshold for certification bodies.

9 month 30 Date: The “Announcement on Strengthening the Submission of Certification Information and the Management of Certification Certificate Information Inquiry” has come into effect; certification plans must be submitted at least in advance. 3 Daily submission, certification results 1 Submit within the day; report certificate status changes in real time.

In just nine months, the rules governing the certification field have been almost entirely overhauled. This round of revisions goes beyond mere updates to the regulatory text—it represents a fundamental shift in the underlying logic of oversight: from… “ View certificate ” Turn “ Watch the process ” . The following five “ Strictly ” Each one impacts the enterprise.

02  Five " Strictly " , each one impacts the enterprise

Strictly 01 Strict admission standards

18 The accreditation body’s certificate of qualification has been revoked, 41 The household has been canceled. 160 In the field of certification, the new edition of the “General Rules for the Review of Qualification Licenses for Certification Bodies” has simultaneously raised the entry barriers.

Impact on businesses: Before selecting an institution, verify its qualifications and current standing in its field.

Strictly 02 Safety with Strictness

Low-power electric motors, automotive safety glass, and the like 16 A certain product has shifted from self-declaration to third-party certification, including electric bicycles, among others. 8 The certification rules for key products have been comprehensively revised.

Impact on enterprises: Verify whether your own products have been included in the scope of third-party certification to avoid… " The certification is still self-declared. "。

Strictly 03 Strict enforcement of conduct

The entire process—review and filing, on-site inspection, record-keeping, and license issuance—has been tightened; this year. 1-8 The month has already seen the investigation and handling of violation cases. 131 cases, fines and confiscations 1736 Ten thousand yuan, revoke 3 A fake certification agency.

Impact on enterprises: The entire audit process is fully traceable, " Going through the motions " There is no living space.

Strictly 04 Strict standards for competence

Regulation undergoes peer-review verification for the first time. 65 Home CCC Designated laboratory, 26 Pilot institution for household carbon footprint, has been deregistered. 17 Home, Cancel 10 Home.

Impact on Enterprises: Institutions " Can enter and exit " , regularly verify the validity of certificates and the status of institutions.

Strictly 05 Strict Reporting of Information

9 month 30 Effective date: The certification program must be initiated at least in advance. 3 Daily submission, certification results 1 Reports shall be submitted on the same day, with certificate status changes reported concurrently. The top management must attend both the opening and closing meetings; if, for special reasons, they are unable to attend, another authorized member of senior management must do so. If the top management is not familiar with the quality policy and quality objectives, the audit will not be approved. The organization must provide its own free, real-time query channel and may not present the CNCA website as the sole access point for such queries.

Institutions must provide their own free, real-time inquiry channels and may not present the CNCA website as the sole access point for inquiries.

Impact on enterprises: Coordinate scheduling, ensure the top executive attends and becomes thoroughly familiar with the system, and rely exclusively on official verification channels.

Five “ Strictly ” Taken together, they point in the same direction: every stage of the authentication process has begun. “ Traceable ”。

03  Having a license does not equal compliance: a shift in mindset is essential.

Regulatory authorities no longer accept: formalistic certifications, perfunctory audits, and falsified evidence‑gathering; certificates that do not align with the enterprise’s actual operations.

Enterprises must ensure: certification is effectively implemented, the management system operates continuously, and processes are complete and compliant.

Special reminder: Inspections and oversight do not focus solely on certificates; they also rigorously assess the enterprise’s legal qualifications, credit standing, implementation of internal systems, management accountability, and proper use of certification marks. Even certificates that are currently valid may be suspended or revoked. Rather than waiting for an inspection to address deficiencies, it is far more effective to conduct a self‑assessment now, comparing your operations against the six items listed below.

04  Enterprise Self-Inspection Checklist: Six Items

( 1 ) Update internal policy documents in accordance with the new version of the certification rules and the transitional requirements;

( 2 ) Verify that the certificate information matches the enterprise’s actual operations;

( 3 ) Ensure that top management attends both the opening and closing meetings, is familiar with the quality policy and quality objectives, and personally participates in driving the implementation of the management system;

( 4 ) Verify the certificate status through the organization’s own channels, and also monitor the CNCA website for any indications of abnormal qualifications.

( 5 ) Coordinate with the certification program to submit the scheduling, at least in advance 3 Set aside time during the day;

( 6 ) Verify whether the self-inspection entity’s qualifications, credit records, and use of certification marks are in compliance.

Compliance is not a one-time audit; it is an ongoing process that permeates every aspect of daily operations.

A certificate is a third-party‑issued conformity attestation, and the responsibility for compliant operations always rests with the enterprise itself. In response to rule updates and transitional requirements, United Zhiye Certification will continue to provide ongoing support, helping certified clients update their internal policies and maintain the validity of their certificates. If you have any questions about the compliance status of your existing certificate, please contact us for a comparative verification.

The value of certification lies not in having a certificate hanging on the wall, but in ensuring that the system is truly operational. As regulatory scrutiny tightens, it weeds out those who go through the motions and leaves behind those who deliver real results.

United Zhiye Certification will always adhere to " Compliance and integrity, impartiality and credibility, high quality and effectiveness, satisfaction of all parties " Our quality policy is to deliver compliant, professional, and rigorous certification services, helping each partner company turn compliance‑driven operations into a sustainable competitive advantage.

Disclaimer: This document is compiled based on publicly available meeting information and published documents, with disclosed data subject to official press releases. It does not constitute an audit conclusion; final implementation shall be governed by the formal documents issued by the competent authorities.