Ten Ring Certification Process

Certification Process: Five-Step Rigorous Review Forges a Green Pass

As China's authoritative eco-product certification system, the Ten-Ring Certification's rigorous and standardized process is not only a stringent test for enterprises but also a solemn commitment to consumers. The full-chain audit from application to certification ensures that every certified product withstands both environmental and market scrutiny.

Step One: Submit Application — Embark on the Green Certification Journey

Enterprises submit a formal certification application to an authoritative certification body recognized by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, along with core documents such as product technical parameters, production process flowcharts, and environmental management system files. These documents serve as the enterprise's "green resume," comprehensively showcasing the product's environmental credentials from raw material procurement to production delivery, marking a critical starting point for the certification audit.

Step Two: Product Testing — The Environmental Examination in the Laboratory

The certification body conducts sampling tests on the applied products according to national standards (e.g., HJ/T 371-2019), focusing on key parameters such as limits of hazardous substances (e.g., formaldehyde, VOCs, heavy metals), resource and energy consumption indicators, and recyclability. For instance, paint products must undergo volatile organic compound content testing, while furniture products require formaldehyde emission verification. Only when each indicator surpasses industry standards can the product take the crucial step toward certification.

Step Three: Factory Inspection — On-Site Visit to the "Green Heart" of Production

Audit experts delve into the production front lines to conduct comprehensive on-site inspections:

Source Control: Check whether the raw material supply chain meets environmental requirements (e.g., whether wood comes from FSC-certified forest areas, whether plastic pellets use recycled materials);

Process Control: Track whether production processes employ low-pollution technologies (e.g., water-based paint spraying lines, solvent-free composite processes);

End-of-Pipe Management: Verify whether wastewater/emissions/solid waste treatment facilities operate up to standard and whether the environmental management system is effectively implemented. This step is akin to performing a "CT scan" on the enterprise's production system, ensuring environmental capabilities are not just on paper but integrated into every production环节.

Step Four: Comprehensive Evaluation — Multi-Dimensional Rigorous Scrutiny

The certification body combines product testing data with factory inspection reports for systematic assessment:

Does the product performance consistently meet standards?

Does the enterprise possess long-term environmental management capabilities?

Are there potential environmental risks in the production process? Only when both product quality and enterprise management systems pass the "dual certification" can the process proceed to the final certificate issuance stage.

Step Five: Certificate Issuance — Three-Year Validity + Full Support

Enterprises that pass the evaluation receive the Ten-Ring Certification certificate. This certificate, bearing the iconic olive branch ring图案, is not only the product's "environmental ID card" but also a symbol of the enterprise's green competitiveness.

Dynamic Supervision: During the certificate's validity period, the certification body conducts annual surveillance audits, including unannounced inspections of production sites and product quality, to prevent "one-time approval complacency";

Continuous Upgrade: Upon expiration, enterprises must reapply for certification to ensure environmental standards evolve with industry development.

Choosing Ten-Ring Certification: Making Every Link a Pledge for Environmental Protection

From a mere application to authoritative certification, the five hurdles are not only a test for enterprises but also a promise to consumers — behind every Ten-Ring certified product lies a traceable eco-friendly production system. For enterprises, obtaining certification means gaining a "golden key" to enter government procurement lists and green building material acceptance directories; for consumers, recognizing the Ten-Ring mark means choosing a safer, low-carbon quality life.

Join the Ten-Ring Certification system to elevate environmental protection from process compliance to value enhancement, collectively building a green闭环 of "production - certification - consumption"!
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