COC Certificate: Offering You An In-Depth GUIDE

Are you selling products in the US market? If so, they do not allow you to sell products until you have: 

• Certificate of Conformity COC for all products. 
• Children’s Product Certificate CPC

Do you have that? It does not apply to the US markets only. To make a PLACE in a customer’s heart, you might need a COC certificate. It shows your product compliance meets International standards. 

Our experts at LEELINE SOURCING have helped sellers grab certificates. We ensure safe selling in foreign countries by promoting consumer confidence.

Do you want to know it in detail? 

Stay with me. Let’s explore the product certification process and COC certificate. 

Let’s go. 

What is a COC certificate? 

COC is called certificate of Conformance. Have you ever HEARD of it? 

CERTIFICATE demonstrates the test reports of your products. It checks whether your products meet the applicable standards or not. 

For example, if you sell in European countries. With a COC certificate, you meet the standard requirements. And only then the local market helps you sell the products. 

It boosts your CONFIDENCE in the market selling. 

Is it necessary for the COUNTRIES? 

Nope. It is not. However, most counties ensure the SELLERS have product compliance with their LOCAL rules. If they do not, you might sell. Moreover, there are many benefits. Let’s discuss them. 

What are the benefits of having a COC certificate?

A Certificate of Conformity gives you many advantages. For example, seamless selling. What is more important than you can sell in different markets? 

It is something that brings more CUSTOMERS and gives more confidence. 

I have listed the top benefits of procuring a certificate of conformance. 

Easy Import and Selling

Have you imported products from China to the destination country? 

Customs CLEARANCE is a BIG HEADACHE. Customs will only allow your products when they follow consumer safety laws. 

A certificate of conformance will speed up this PROCESS. You’ll get quicker customs clearance on your imported products. 

Save time and be safe! 

Expansion of business 

I always tried to EXPAND my customer base. Nothing is better than having foreign customers. 

And it is only possible when you get access to local markets in foreign countries. 

A certificate of conformance gets you this. Sit and watch how your products are SOLD in foreign markets. 

Customers trust your products

My Honest review here! 

I do not want BAD HEALTH. Any product that does not follow the consumer product safety rule is OUT of purchase. 

That indicates the BEHAVIOR of a typical consumer. 

A certificate of conformance from an authorized party gives a REASON to buy. You’ll get different customers from many countries. 

And more profits with increasing demands. 

When should a buyer ask for a COC from the supplier?

If you are a RESELLER, it is a good idea to get a Certificate of conformance. 

But the question is—when should a buyer ask for a certificate? 

I have listed some essential cases ensuring the certificate of conformance. Take a look. 

• When the products are sensitive

Some of the products are VERY sensitive. Sometimes, it is not the sensitivity but the ACCURACY of the tool. 

Let’s elaborate on the instance of fan blades. And it is a HIGH-RISK thing with accuracy. 

You want to ensure that Blades conform to the safety requirements. A COC certificate will give the surety of product compliance. 

• When market selling ensures

Some markets don’t let you sell until you have a COC certificate. In that case, you need a certificate from the supplier. 

COC certificate examples

A COC certificate must have the essential information. For example, own serial number, date, etc. 

I have listed some preliminary information with the details of the template. 

• Identification of the product

Mattress Models #231, 789 (Queen, King)

• Citation to each CPSC product safety regulation

16 CFR Part 1632, Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads16 CFR Part 1633, Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets. 

• Contact information for the individual maintaining records

Gary Smith, Compliance and Quality Control. 

MattressSafety USA Importers. 

123 Good Sleep Way

Springfield, MA 12345

(549) 456-7890 ext. 99.

• Date and place of product manufacturing

May 2011, Guangzhou, China. 

• Date and place of product testing process

June 2015

Shenzhen, China. General use (non-children’s) products must be subjected to actual testing. Or a reasonable testing program that does not require testing.  (accredited third-party laboratory accepted by the CPSC.)

• Identification of an accredited laboratory

Guangzhou Quality Labs

No. 023 Shi Nan Road

Dong Zhou, Pan Zi

Guangzhou City

Guangdong Province, China. 511453

+(86) 20 09 7723 5467

What should be included in a COC certificate? 

A COC is valid only if it contains ESSENTIAL information. 

Do you have that? 

If yes, it would be better. Here is detailed information to include a COC certificate. 

Product identification Description

Product detail is a MANDATORY document. 

It should contain: 

• Product Title
• Technical specifications 
• Manufacturing specifications
• Serial number, if any

All safety regulations passed

What tests has your product undergone? What laws do your products comply with? 

Test specifications are CRUCIAL too. 

A certificate of conformity must show that. It must contain A to Z information. 

The importer or manufacturer’s identification provide

Manufacturers are an essential part of a CERTIFICATE. Some countries request the manufacturer’s information too. 

Domestic manufacturer certifying information should be: 

• Name
• e-mail address 
• Full mailing address 
• Telephone number 

Contact information for the person maintaining test records

Who has maintained the TESTS? 

You should include the details of that person too. EU requirements ensure this step also. Whenever you obtain a CERTIFICATE of compliance, this point is CRITICAL. 

Date and place for product manufacturing 

Date and place secure information is 100% CORRECT. 

You must get it too. 

Provide the date(s) and place the accompanying test results detailed

When was the test conducted? 

It is another crucial point to check. 

Third-party laboratory identification

Have you hired an independent laboratory? The third-party laboratory conducts the MULTIPLE tests. If you have performed tests with them, get the following details. 

• Name of the Laboratory 
• Specified identification 
• Contact Number 
• Full mailing address
• Any other ESSENTIAL information. 

How to get a COC certificate? 

Many resellers, including me, have one QUESTION in mind. 

How should I get the COC certificate? Which agency will get me? 

The logic is straightforward. Any manufacturer or laboratory can issue the CERTIFICATE. Even a recommended certification agency can also give. 

Should I explain how to get it? 

Let’s go. 

Contact your supplier when ordering 

Whenever you order from a supplier, it is TIME to negotiate. 

The following things can be EFFECTIVE to discuss. 

• I need a Certificate of conformity after the product production. 
• Ensure the products meet your country’s requirements. 
• I will get physical identification legally signed. 

The manufacturer will Improve PROCESS EFFICIENCY. Gets products generally inspected. And give you a CERTIFICATE at the end. 

Hire a laboratory for product compliance tests

Sometimes, you have the PRODUCTS in your warehouse. And want a certificate of conformity. 

Do we have a way? 

Yes. You can hire a LABORATORY to perform tests. Get the test results. Ensure these match regulatory requirements. 

A test report can be PRINTED on the certificate of conformity. Get a CERTIFICATE of compliance. 

Is that even difficult? 

Note: Before hiring the laboratory, let them know your requirements. It assists you in establishing applicable standards. 

FAQs about COC Certificate

What’s Next

Do you know what the most critical aspect for customers is? 

They want 100% SAFETY. And if you are a NEW brand, it is time to become the next ELON MUSK. 

Many International agencies offer COC certificates. You just need to involve them. 

Don’t have access to that? 

Contact LEELINE SOURCING. We have the COMPLETE testing setup. You’ll get the essential documents to ensure the product complies with the rules. 

Call us to get the FREE QUOTE.