Electrical & Electronics — Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan implements a mandatory conformity assessment system for imported electrical and electronic products, which is an essential requirement for product customs clearance, entry and legal placement on the local market. This system is led and managed by the national standard authority of Turkmenistan (TurkmenStandart). Industrial electrical and electronic products require TurkmenStandart certification, while consumer electronics and home appliances require mandatory GOST-TM certification. Products without valid certification will be refused entry by customs and subject to fines.

The core regulatory basis is Decree No. 47 of 2023 issued by TurkmenStandart,, and the GOST standard system is fully adopted. The mandatory certification list was updated in 2023, adding photovoltaic inverters and charging piles as mandatory certification categories; A hierarchical risk management system has been implemented since 2024, which divides certification requirements according to product risk levels; The energy efficiency standards for household electronic appliances have been updated in recent years. The specific mandatory list and implementation details shall be subject to the latest official release of the national standard authority of Turkmenistan.

Core tests are conducted in accordance with GOST series standards, electromagnetic compatibility testing follows GOST 30804.3.2-2013, and electrical safety follows GOST 12.2.007.0-75; Mandatory test items include electromagnetic compatibility, insulation withstand voltage, environmental adaptability (high and low temperature cycle), and mechanical vibration. Energy efficiency grade testing is added for consumer home appliances; Products need to comply with the local 220V/50Hz power supply standard, product technical documents must be provided in Russian or Turkmen, all official documents need to be authenticated by the embassy, and product labels must be marked with localized after-sales and parameter information.