Certification Introduction
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), and it is similar in nature to China's CCC certification. According to the new regulation in 2025, 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, and computer accessories.
Laws and Regulations
The new regulation on mandatory certification 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 regulation covers national import and local sales links, and specific requirements shall be subject to the latest content published on SLSI's official website.
Technical Requirements
- 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 project tests; electromagnetic compatibility must meet the requirements of CISPR 14-1 (radiated emission), and industrial products must additionally comply with IEC 61000-3-2 (harmonic current) standard.
- Structural parameter requirements: Plugs and sockets must conform to the three-flat-pin design of 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 mandatory energy efficiency grading management requirements, affix the official five-level color energy efficiency label, and tests follow the corresponding ISO standards.
Certification Process
- Submit certification application and complete product technical documents to the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI)
- Send samples to SLSI-accredited laboratories for standard testing as required
- SLSI arranges possible on-site audit of the production factory according to product categories
- After all tests and audits are passed, the SLS certification certificate is issued
- Certified products affix the SLS certification mark in accordance with regulations, then can clear customs and enter the market for sale
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