June 27, 2025 – FEMA Clarifies CCC Certification Status Amid Market Speculation
Shanghai – European decorative coatings brand FEMA has officially addressed ongoing market discussions regarding its China Compulsory Certification (CCC) compliance. The company revealed its domestic Chinese production facility has already obtained certification, while its European manufacturing sites are scheduled for completion by August 2025.
The clarification comes as China’s updated CCC requirements for water-based interior wall coatings took effect this April, mandating full compliance by all market participants before July 1. FEMA’s dual production base structure – with both imported and domestically manufactured products – created unique certification challenges.
“Contrary to circulating market assumptions, our Chinese facility in Guangdong actually completed CCC certification on June 6,” said Zhou Furong, FEMA’s Deputy General Manager. “The European certification process involves more complex logistics including on-site factory inspections by Chinese regulators, which required careful scheduling.”
Supply Chain Preparedness
To bridge potential supply gaps during the transition period, FEMA implemented strategic inventory planning:
• Three-month safety stock of European-produced goods already in Chinese warehouses
• Increased domestic production capacity by 40% at certified facilities
• Established parallel distribution channels for certified/non-certified products
Industry analysts note the CCC implementation creates new market dynamics:
“Import brands now face higher compliance costs, potentially reshaping competitive landscapes,” commented Li Wei, AsiaMB’s coatings market analyst. “FEMA’s proactive communication sets a transparency benchmark during this regulatory transition.”
The certification process has particularly impacted the color masterbatch sector, with pigment suppliers scrambling to ensure their formulations meet CCC standards for coating applications. FEMA confirmed all its colorant systems already comply with the new requirements.
Market observers predict the CCC system will:
- Eliminate approximately 15-20% of non-compliant products from shelves
- Accelerate industry consolidation among smaller manufacturers
- Create new opportunities for certified international brands
FEMA plans to complete its full product line certification before the September peak season, with Zhou emphasizing: “Regulatory compliance isn’t just about market access – it’s about building consumer trust in an increasingly sophisticated coatings market.”
AsiaMB Insight: As China’s coating standards converge with global benchmarks, FEMA’s certification journey illustrates how multinational brands are adapting operations to meet both domestic regulatory requirements and international quality expectations. The developments particularly impact colorant suppliers serving the architectural coatings sector.