Electrical & Electronics — Senegal

For electronic and electrical products placed on the market and imported into Senegal, statutory mandatory certification is required. The certification system is supervised by the Senegalese Standards Association (ASN), follows the regional harmonized standards framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and recognizes mutual recognition of test results from regional and some international certifications. The certification covers all categories of electronic and electrical products including household appliances, IT equipment, lighting products, consumer electronics and more. Products without valid certification are prohibited from importation, customs clearance and market sales, and violators will face penalties such as cargo detention and fines.

The core regulation is the 2020 revised Law on Safety of Electronic and Electrical Products of Senegal. Wireless electronic devices must comply with the 2023 updated spectrum management requirements. Import customs clearance shall follow Senegalese customs declaration regulations, and an import license must be applied for in advance if the cargo value exceeds the specified limit. The overall regulatory framework is aligned with the unified compliance requirements of the ECOWAS region, and specific requirements are subject to the latest detailed rules officially released by ASN.

Electrical Safety: Comply with IEC 60335 series international standards, testing insulation resistance, voltage withstand strength, and grounding continuity; the enclosure protection class must reach IP20 or above; Electromagnetic Compatibility: Meet the radiated emission and immunity requirements specified in CISPR 32 standard; Energy Efficiency Requirements: The standby power of all equipment shall not exceed 0.5W (2023 new regulation), products such as refrigerators and air conditioners must be affixed with 1-5 level energy efficiency labels marked in French; Other Requirements: Euro-standard two-round pin plugs are mandatory, complete French information must be provided on product nameplates and instruction manuals. Some products need to complete climate adaptability testing under 40℃/95%RH environment, hazardous substances must comply with RoHS restriction requirements. Holding certificates such as CE, CB, SASO allows reduction or exemption of partial testing items.