Certification Introduction

Madagascar implements a mandatory conformity certification system for imported electrical and electronic products, which is supervised by the official national standardization body. The system covers all categories of electrical and electronic products including household appliances, industrial electrical equipment, lighting products, information technology equipment, audio and video equipment, etc. Products that have not obtained the corresponding certification cannot complete customs clearance and are not allowed to be legally sold in the local market.

Laws and Regulations

The competent authority is Madagascar National Bureau of Standards BNM (Bureau des Normes de Madagascar), which is responsible for formulating certification rules and technical standards, and implements the BNM mandatory certification system. Communication-related electrical and electronic products are additionally supervised by the Madagascar Telecommunication and Postal Technology Authority ARCTED, and OMN conformity certification is required. Specific latest regulatory requirements need to be verified and updated through BNM's official website.

Technical Requirements

Standard System: Most standards directly adopt IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards, and local standards are also equivalent conversions of IEC standards. Common electrical safety requirements refer to IEC 60335 and other series standards. Testing Items: Electrical safety testing and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing are mandatory, and some products require additional energy efficiency testing and restriction of hazardous substances testing. Marking Requirements: Product labels and instruction manuals must use French or the official language of Madagascar to mark product information, warning content and certification number. Adaptation Requirements: The local power grid is 220V/50Hz, and products must meet the voltage and frequency requirements.

Certification Process

Submit the certification application and provide complete product technical documents at the same time. Non-locally registered enterprises need to appoint a local authorized representative in Madagascar.

The official authority conducts a preliminary review of the submitted application materials. If the materials are incomplete or do not meet the requirements, they need to be supplemented and corrected as required.

Send samples to an officially recognized laboratory for compliance testing. High-risk products require additional on-site factory audit.

After all tests and audits are passed, the official authority issues the certification certificate. The certificate is usually valid for 1-3 years, and certified products need to accept subsequent regular market supervision and spot checks.

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