Chinese
First Chinese testing and certification firm to list (ChiNext, 2009, 300012)
Shenzhen · Bao'anMakes in-house
Testing & certificationQuality inspection & auditsTest & certification labQC & inspection
English-speaking salesSource ↗
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Certification 认证
FCC, CE, UL, CCC and battery transport — the Shenzhen labs that test and file.
Lead2–6 weeksWhat happens at this stage
An accredited test lab checks that your product is safe and doesn't cause (or suffer from) radio interference, then issues reports so you can legally sell it. Common marks: FCC (USA), CE (Europe), UKCA (UK), CCC (China), plus battery shipping tests (UN38.3) if your product has a lithium battery.
Why it matters
Without the right certification, products can be stopped at customs, removed from Amazon, or recalled. Failing a test late can mean redesigning a circuit board.
What it costs and how long
Depends on the product and markets. Simple products with a few markets can be a few thousand dollars; wireless products cost more. Allow 2–6 weeks, longer if a test fails.
Common mistakes
- Testing too late (plan it during DVT)
- Not doing pre-compliance testing (a cheaper early check) before the formal test
- Changing the product after certification without checking whether it needs re-testing
Who helps
Shenzhen has many test labs, from global groups to local labs recognised by the FCC. Filter the directory by Test & certification lab.
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Guides
01Design · 8 minSymbols and labels on electronics packaging: a beginner's checklist
The common marks and labels on electronics boxes explained: CE, UKCA, FCC, the WEEE bin, recycling symbols, barcodes, country of origin and carton marks. General guidance only; confirm the rules for your market.
02Basics · 12 minEVT, DVT, PVT explained
The three test builds between a working prototype and mass production, explained for first-time founders. What each build is for, roughly how many units you make, and what usually goes wrong.
03Cost · 10 minHow much does it cost to develop a hardware product?
The cost buckets of developing and manufacturing a hardware product, explained for first-timers. Design, prototypes, tooling, certification and the first production order, with typical ranges where they're widely published, plus the costs people forget.
04Basics · 9 minHow long does it take to develop a hardware product?
A realistic timeline for bringing a hardware product to market, stage by stage, for first-time founders. Where the time actually goes, what slows projects down in Shenzhen, and how to save weeks.
05Basics · 11 minProduct development stages: how to make a physical product from idea to finished product
The stages of making a physical product, from first sketch to boxes on a ship, explained for first-timers. What happens at each stage, why it matters, what you get out of it, and who in Shenzhen helps.