C-Tick is still used in the industry as a legacy term, but current compliance communication should focus on RCM labelling, EMC test evidence, responsible supplier obligations, declaration of conformity, and technical documentation. Before exporting to Australia or New Zealand, companies should confirm product category and applicable regulatory requirements.
Items to Confirm When Preparing Documents
| Item | Review Focus |
|---|---|
| Product scope | Confirm whether the product is electrical or electronic equipment and whether EMC, safety, wireless, telecom, or energy requirements apply. |
| Responsible party | Confirm the compliance role of the Australian or New Zealand responsible supplier, importer, or brand owner. |
| Test evidence | Prepare EMC test report, applicable standards, sample model, key components, and product photos. |
| Conformity documents | Review declaration of conformity, technical file, label information, model-variation statement, and retention requirements. |
| Label use | Confirm RCM label conditions, placement, size, and display on product, packaging, or instructions. |
Report and Service Boundary
Test reports and document reviews should match the specific model, configuration, standard version, and responsible supplier arrangement. Product structure, wireless module, power design, key components, or importer arrangement changes may require further review.
Green Ark Recommendation
Green Ark (Shenzhen) Certification Co., Ltd. recommends not preparing documents only under the legacy phrase “C-Tick certification”. Instead, companies should organize testing, declaration, labelling, and responsible-party information according to the current RCM compliance path. If wireless, safety, or energy requirements also apply, they should be planned together.
