Serbia – New EMC and LVD Rules

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.