Certification Introduction

Azerbaijan is not a member state of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and does not recognize EAC certification. Electronic and electrical products entering the Azerbaijani market must meet the requirements of the national mandatory AZS certification. AZS certification is uniformly managed by the Azerbaijan State Representative Office for Standardization, Metrology and Patents, and is mainly divided into two categories: Certificate of Conformity (CoC): applicable to high-risk electronic and electrical products, requiring laboratory testing and factory audit Declaration of Conformity (DoC): applicable to medium and low-risk products, can be completed based on existing compliance test reports and submitted by the local importer. Products not listed in the mandatory catalog can apply for voluntary AZS certification to enhance market recognition.

Laws and Regulations

Comply with Azerbaijani national regulations including the Law on Standardization and the Regulations on Product Safety Conformity Assessment. All electronic and electrical products listed in the mandatory certification catalog must obtain certification before customs clearance and being launched on the market. The mandatory catalog covers the vast majority of electronic and electrical categories: home appliances, low-voltage equipment, IT equipment, lighting products, power cables, electric motors, etc. Exporters need to confirm product classification requirements on the official website of the Azerbaijani regulatory authority in advance.

Technical Requirements

Most technical standards are equivalently adopted from IEC international standards, some categories still use traditional GOST standards, and the core assessment requirements are electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Common corresponding standards: IEC 60335 series (safety of household and similar electrical appliances), IEC 61000 series (electromagnetic compatibility) Products shall be provided with operating instructions in Azerbaijani or Russian, and certified products shall be affixed with a clear and recognizable AZS certification mark in accordance with specifications

Certification Process

Confirm product classification and certification type, verify whether the product falls within the mandatory certification scope, and determine whether to process CoC or DoC.

Prepare application materials, including official application form, notarized translated enterprise qualifications, product technical documents (instructions, design drawings, existing test reports, etc.).

After application submission, complete document review; upon approval, arrange samples to be sent to an Azerbaijan-accredited laboratory for testing.

For high-risk products applying for CoC, an additional on-site factory audit is required.

After all tests and audits are passed, the corresponding certification documents will be issued and official filing will be completed.

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