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Serbian mark of conformity and CE marking

In accordance with the Regulation on Electrical Equipment Intended for Use Within Certain Voltage Limits (“Official Gazette of RS”, Nos. 25/16 and 21/20), the mark of conformity is defined as a mark placed by the manufacturer on electrical equipment, confirming that the equipment complies with the requirements of all regulations mandating the placement of that mark.

The appearance and content of the mark of conformity ("CE" and the "Serbian Mark of Conformity") are described in Annex 5 of the Regulation. The mark of conformity must be placed on the electrical equipment or its nameplate so that it is visible, legible, and indelible. If this is not possible or justified due to the characteristics of the electrical equipment, the mark of conformity should be placed on its packaging or accompanying documentation.

The manufacturer places the mark of conformity on each individual piece of electrical equipment that complies with the relevant requirements of the Regulation. Electrical equipment may be placed on the market only if it meets the requirement that the manufacturer has prepared a declaration of conformity in accordance with Article 12 of the Regulation and has placed the mark of conformity on the electrical equipment, provided that the electrical equipment meets the safety objectives outlined in Article 5 and Annex 1 of the Regulation.

CE Marking

The CE marking in the EU represents the only permitted marking indicating product compliance with the requirements of European directives regarding product safety. The CE marking on a product represents the manufacturer's declaration that the product meets the essential requirements of relevant European legislation (concerning health, safety, environmental protection), and in practice, with the requirements of the directives regulating specific products.

The CE marking is a mandatory European marking for product groups and indicates compliance with the basic safety and health requirements of the new approach directives. The should be placed only on products for which it is prescribed according to specific European directives and must not be placed on other products. Additionally, it is prohibited to mark products with signs that could resemble the CE marking and thus mislead consumers.

The CE marking on a product is not a quality mark; it is a confirmation to supervisory bodies that the product can legally be placed on the market. The ensures the free movement of products within the European Union and EFTA. Manufacturers who wish to market their products in the European market must ensure that their products comply with the Low Voltage Directive's requirements and bear the CE marking. With this marking, manufacturers/distributors demonstrate that their product complies with the applicable safety standards and can be freely placed on the market within the European Union.

In accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2 of the Regulation, from the date of entry into force of the ACAA agreement (ACAA – Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products) for electrical equipment to which this Regulation applies, or if that agreement is not concluded, from the date of accession of the Republic of Serbia to the European Union, the conformity marking of electrical equipment is carried out by placing the CE marking in accordance with this Regulation and specific regulations.

Serbian Mark of Conformity

The conformity of products with the essential requirements of Serbian technical regulations is indicated by the placement of the Serbian Mark of Conformity on the product. The Serbian Mark of Conformity is the sole mark that confirms a product placed on the market or into use in the Republic of Serbia complies with the requirements of the Serbian technical regulation, if the regulation mandates its placement.

For users in the Republic of Serbia, it is important to note that the CE marking does not replace the Serbian Mark of Conformity. The Serbian Mark of Conformity, in accordance with the technical regulation, must always be placed on products marketed or used in Serbia, regardless of whether the product already bears the CE marking. This means that both marks can be placed on the same product.

The manufacturer, their representative, or the importer places the Serbian Mark of Conformity on each individual piece of electrical equipment of the same type and/or model described in the conformity certificate. The mark is placed by the manufacturer or, if stipulated by the technical regulation, their representative or importer after the conformity assessment has been conducted. This can be done independently or following the instructions of the notified body that conducted the conformity assessment.

The Serbian Mark of Conformity consists of three capital letters "A" connected in the shape of an equilateral triangle (3A). Alongside the Serbian Mark of Conformity, the registration number of the notified body from the register of notified bodies for conformity assessment, as well as the last two digits of the year of issuance of the conformity document, are placed if that body conducted or participated in the conformity assessment. The shape, appearance, and content of the Serbian Mark of Conformity are regulated by the Decree on the Conformity Mark (“Official Gazette of RS”, No. 04/22). The Serbian Mark of Conformity is placed in the following order:

  1. On the product;
  2. On the nameplate of the product;
  3. On its packaging, or on a label or tag attached to the packaging of the product;
  4. On the accompanying documentation of the product.

The rule is that the Serbian Mark of Conformity should be placed on the product in an easily accessible location for inspection. This mark must remain intact in case of further processing, modification, or when the product (or parts of it) is integrated into other products or installations.

Exceptionally, if it is not possible to place the Serbian Mark of Conformity on the product due to its nature, dimensions, or other characteristics that prevent this, the mark can be placed on the nameplate or a tag attached to the product.

The Serbian Mark of Conformity in its original format can be downloaded from the Ministry of Economy's website: www.privreda.gov.rs.