The CCD approval process attests the compliance of a card application to the EMV® CCD Specification. Note that Chip Approval (at right) is a prerequisite for CCD approval.
The CPA approval process attests the compliance of a card application to the EMV® CPA Specification. Note that Chip Approval (at right) is a prerequisite for CPA approval.
The Chip & Platform Approval process enables a product provider to obtain a security evaluation certificate for an Integrated Circuit (IC) or a Platform product. Note that Chip Approval is a prerequisite for CCD or CPA approval.