Electrical & Electronics — Sri Lanka

SLS Certification is a national mandatory market access certification implemented by Sri Lanka for electrical and electronic products, uniformly managed by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), similar in nature to China's CCC Certification. According to the 2025 new regulation, all imported electrical and electronic products must obtain this certification and affix the SLS mark before they can enter the Sri Lankan market for sale. Non-compliant products will be banned from import, and the overall certification cycle is usually 3-6 months. The coverage includes common electrical and electronic categories such as household appliances, lighting equipment, wires and cables, communication equipment, computer accessories, etc.

The new mandatory certification regulation for imported goods in Sri Lanka is officially released and implemented by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). All electrical and electronic products entering the Sri Lankan market must meet this mandatory certification requirement, the legal effect of the regulation covers national import and local sales links, and specific requirements shall be subject to the latest published content on the official SLSI website.

Safety testing requirements: Electrical and electronic products must comply with Sri Lankan SLS national standards converted from IEC international standards, and complete electrical safety and mechanical safety testing; electromagnetic compatibility must meet the requirements of CISPR 14-1 (radiated emission), and industrial products additionally need to comply with IEC 61000-3-2 (harmonic current) standard. Structural parameter requirements: Plugs and sockets must comply with the three flat-pin design specified in SS 555 standard, and products must be clearly marked with the 230V/50Hz rated parameters adapted to the local power grid. Energy efficiency requirements: 12 categories of products such as air conditioners and refrigerators must meet the mandatory energy efficiency grading management requirements, affix the officially specified five-level color energy efficiency label, and testing follows the corresponding ISO standards.