On July 1, 2017, Serbia’s Ministry of Economy adopted and published new rules on electromagnetic compatibility and safety in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia (No 25/16). Notable changes from the prior rules are as follows:

1. New EMC and LVD Certificates of Conformity (CoC) are now valid for 5 years

2. Devices listed below no longer require an EMC CoC:

①Appliances supplied without battery chargers or adapters for low voltage distribution network, which only use replaceable batteries or computer connectors as the power source;

②Computer components, other than power units;

③Machines falling under the separate machinery safety regulation (exceptions are portable tools with electric motors of nominal AC up to 250 V for household and similar use);

④Appliances which have been examined and verified by a Serbian Notified Body.

The new rules do not affect previously certified products. Manufacturers will apply for renewal according to the new rules when existing approvals expire.