Certification Introduction
DZZ Certification is a mandatory market access certification for electrical and electronic products in Serbia, supervised by the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS). It covers all categories of electrical and electronic products including household appliances, IT equipment, lighting products, electric tools, etc. Products without valid certification are not allowed to be sold in the Serbian market. The certification system is based on the EU CE framework, and products with valid CE certificates can apply for a simplified certification conversion process.
Laws and Regulations
- Core basic regulations: Product Safety Law, Law on Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- Special regulation: In 2024, the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications of Serbia released Announcement No. 24/2024, updating regulations for radio equipment to keep consistent with the current EU rules
- Supervision is the responsibility of the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS), and the adopted standards are JUS national standards revised based on IEC/EN standards
Technical Requirements
- Electrical safety: Tests including insulation, voltage resistance, fire resistance, temperature rise are conducted in accordance with international standards such as IEC 60335, IEC 60950
- Electromagnetic compatibility: Comply with requirements of EN 55032/55035, EN 61000 series standards, and complete emission and immunity tests
- Special requirements: Products such as refrigerators and air conditioners must meet energy efficiency regulations and affix Serbian-language energy efficiency labels; plugs must comply with the local standard SEP 1.1; radio equipment must meet USB-C universal charger compatibility requirements; product labels and instructions must use Serbian
Certification Process
- Submit certification application and complete set of technical documents, including circuit diagrams, product instructions, existing test reports, etc.
- The certification body conducts document review, and may require on-site factory inspection for high-risk products
- Complete sample testing per requirements, and supplement difference testing items required by local standards
- After passing all reviews and tests, the certification certificate will be issued. The certificate is usually valid for 3 years, and regular supervision and re-audit are required
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