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China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC)

Overview The China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC; Chinese: 中国汽车技术研究中心) is a state-owned enterprise and technical research organization headquartered in Tianjin, China. Established in 1983, with operations commencing in 1985, it serves as a primary technical support institution for government agencies regarding automotive standardization, regulatory compliance, and testing.

Functions and Services CATARC operates across several key areas of the automotive industry^[1]
Standardization: The organization assists in the development of national automotive technical regulations and standards.^[2]
Certification: Through its subsidiary, CATARC Huacheng Certification, it is a designated body for China Compulsory Certification (CCC) for complete vehicles.^[3]
Safety Assessment: CATARC manages the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP), a comparative safety rating system for vehicles in the Chinese market.^[4]
Technical Compliance: CATARC provides guidance on the categorization of vehicle types based on national technical requirements.^[5]

History CATARC was founded in December 1983 with the approval of the State Science and Technology Commission. In 2003, it came under the direct supervision of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).^[6]

References

↑ www.catarc.com.cn http://www.catarc.com.cn/. Retrieved 2026-06-25. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
↑ Kahl, Martin (2017-03-21). "Interview: Wu Zhixin, Vice President, China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC)". Automotive World. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
↑ "Announcement of the Certification and Accreditation Administration on the Publication of the 2019 Third Batch of Routine Designation Decisions for Compulsory Product Certification Bodies". National Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (in Chinese). 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
↑ "China Rolls Out Strictest-Ever Auto Safety Standards for Smart EV Era". www.yicaiglobal.com. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
↑ "China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC)". MPR China Certification GmbH. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
↑ "CATARC Committed to Making China an Automotive Powerhouse". en.sasac.gov.cn. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

[1] www.catarc.com.cn http://www.catarc.com.cn/. Retrieved 2026-06-25. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

[2] Kahl, Martin (2017-03-21). "Interview: Wu Zhixin, Vice President, China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC)". Automotive World. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

[3] "Announcement of the Certification and Accreditation Administration on the Publication of the 2019 Third Batch of Routine Designation Decisions for Compulsory Product Certification Bodies". National Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (in Chinese). 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

[4] "China Rolls Out Strictest-Ever Auto Safety Standards for Smart EV Era". www.yicaiglobal.com. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

[5] "China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC)". MPR China Certification GmbH. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

[6] "CATARC Committed to Making China an Automotive Powerhouse". en.sasac.gov.cn. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

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