"3C" is the abbreviation of "Chinese Product Compulsory Certification" (ChinaCompul-sionCertification).

Since August 1, 2003, the National Commission for Discipline Inspection and supervision will implement a unified mandatory product certification system involving 132 categories of products, including human health and safety, animal and plant life safety and health, environmental protection and public safety. Among them, household appliances products that are closely related to the life of citizens are almost in the 19.

"3C" certification is a kind of conformity assessment for products. With the marking of evaluation, consumers can feel relieved about the products they use.