The Economy Ministry has announced a revised edition of the guidelines for standardization, reflecting significant amendments to the Standards Law (5713-1953, Amendment No. 19) and the Import and Export Ordinance (5739-1979, Amendment No. 7). These updates introduce an additional standardization track based on European regulations and adjust compliance requirements for importers. Key changes include centralized documentation guidelines and clarified obligations for maintaining product compliance records for each imported good.
Products such as Consumer Electronics, Automotive Equipment, Telecom devices, Multimedia equipment, and Batteries will face updated technical, safety, and labeling requirements. Compliance tracks now accommodate European standards, requiring documentation like declarations of conformity, test reports, and product labels adapted to local regulations. The publication also outlines inspection procedures, revised customs codes, and conditions for import approval, including after-approval requirements for maintaining compliance.Public comments on these guidelines are open until December 22, 2024, at 23:59. Stakeholders are advised to review these changes promptly, as they directly impact processes and timelines for market access, customs clearance, and post-approval compliance obligations.
Impact on Type Approval and Market Access Requirements? – Yes
Impact on Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? – Yes
Impact on Spectrum Management? – No
Impact on Technical Standards? – Yes