Cybersecurity — CERT-RS / SBPOK Advisory (No Mandatory Product Certification)?

Serbia does not currently mandate cybersecurity product certification for general consumer wireless / IoT devices. CERT-RS issues non-binding advisories; SBPOK oversees national information security policy. Voluntary alignment with ETSI EN 303 645 or CERT-RS guidelines is recommended as a risk mitigation measure, given Serbia's EU accession candidacy and the likelihood of future mandatory requirements mirroring EU RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f). Chinese GB/T 36951 or MIIT cybersecurity documentation is not required or recognised. Monitor SBPOK and RATEL announcements for regulatory changes.

Electrical Safety — SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 / 230 V 50 Hz Type C/F?

Electrical safety certification to SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 is mandatory for audio/video and IT/communications equipment on the Serbian market. CCC (GB 4943.1) is not recognised. Products must use Type C/F (Schuko) plugs for 230 V / 50 Hz mains. EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for RATEL. Verify with RATEL or a qualified local representative before market placement.

EMC — Radio Frequency Performance (SRPS EN, ISS)?

RF performance testing to SRPS EN standards is mandatory as the technical basis for RATEL type approval in Serbia. SRRC approval is not recognised. Existing EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for RATEL, but confirm with RATEL or a local representative whether the specific test report format and accreditation scope are accepted.

EMC — Conducted and Radiated Emissions (SRPS EN 301 489, ISS)?

SRPS EN 301 489-series EMC compliance is mandatory for RATEL type approval in Serbia. GB/T 9254 or GB 17625 test reports are not accepted. Existing EN 301 489 CE test reports can typically be reused for RATEL applications, reducing costs; confirm format and scope acceptance with RATEL or a qualified local representative before submission.

Local Authorised Importer / Dealer and Serbian Language Labelling?

Appointment of a locally-registered Serbian authorised importer or dealer and Serbian language labelling of product and user documentation are mandatory for market access in Serbia. There is no Chinese-side equivalent. These requirements must be addressed before the product can be sold in Serbia, regardless of RATEL type approval status. Verify specific importer registration and labelling obligations with a qualified Serbian legal or regulatory professional.

Radio / Telecom Terminal Equipment Type Approval (RATEL)?

A separate RATEL type approval certificate is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Serbian market. CE DoC alone is not sufficient. EN/ETSI test data generated for EU/CE purposes may be reused in the RATEL application but does not substitute for the RATEL certificate. CCC is not recognised. Verify current RATEL requirements with RATEL directly or through a qualified local representative.

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China-to-Serbia Wireless / IoT Device Compliance Gap Matrix (RATEL)

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AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China wireless and IoT device documentation against Serbian RATEL type approval requirements under the Electronic Communications Act, covering radio type approval, EMC (SRPS EN standards via ISS), electrical safety (230 V / 50 Hz, Type C/F), local importer obligation, Serbian language labelling, and CERT-RS cybersecurity advisories.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-17 6 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Serbia (RATEL / ISS)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
Cybersecurity — CERT-RS / SBPOK Advisory (No Mandatory Product Certification)	China has mandatory cybersecurity requirements for network-connected products under MIIT and the Cybersecurity Law, including MLPS (Multi-Level Protection Scheme) obligations for systems, and emerging mandatory cybersecurity product certification for certain IoT categories under CNCA. GB/T 36951 (IoT security) and MIIT smart device security requirements are applicable benchmarks.Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (2017) MLPS — Multi-Level Protection Scheme (等级保护) — systems-level obligation GB/T 36951-2018 — IoT security reference model and general requirements MIIT Measures on the Administration of Smart Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity (product-level, sector-specific) CNCA emerging mandatory cybersecurity certification for select IoT product categories	Serbia does not yet have a mandatory cybersecurity certification scheme for consumer IoT and wireless devices equivalent to the EU's RED Article 3.3(d)-(f) / EN 18031 mandatory requirements (effective 1 August 2025 in the EU). The national cybersecurity authority is SBPOK (Information Security Agency of Serbia), and the national CERT is CERT-RS. While specific product-level IoT security certification is not currently mandated for general consumer wireless devices, CERT-RS issues cybersecurity advisories and guidelines that are relevant to network-connected products. Serbia, as an EU accession candidate, may progressively adopt EU cybersecurity product requirements. ATJ (Agency for Testing and Certification of Information Security) handles security product certification for in-scope security products, which is separate from general consumer IoT. Exporters should monitor regulatory developments.Law on Information Security (Republic of Serbia, Official Gazette No. 6/2016, 94/2017) SBPOK (Information Security Agency of Serbia) — national cybersecurity authority CERT-RS — National Computer Emergency Response Team Serbia (advisories and guidelines) ATJ (Agency for Testing and Certification of Information Security) — in-scope security product certification ETSI EN 303 645 (consumer IoT cybersecurity — advisory benchmark, not yet mandated in Serbia)	Serbia currently has no mandatory IoT device cybersecurity product certification equivalent to China's emerging CNCA mandatory scheme or the EU's mandatory RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f) requirements. However, Serbia's EU accession trajectory means mandatory cybersecurity product requirements may be adopted in the medium term. Chinese GB/T 36951 or MIIT cybersecurity certifications are not recognised in Serbia, nor required. Exporters should conduct voluntary compliance against ETSI EN 303 645 or CERT-RS advisories as a best-practice risk mitigation ahead of potential future mandatory requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] Serbia does not currently mandate cybersecurity product certification for general consumer wireless / IoT devices. CERT-RS issues non-binding advisories; SBPOK oversees national information security policy. Voluntary alignment with ETSI EN 303 645 or CERT-RS guidelines is recommended as a risk mitigation measure, given Serbia's EU accession candidacy and the likelihood of future mandatory requirements mirroring EU RED Art. 3.3(d)-(f). Chinese GB/T 36951 or MIIT cybersecurity documentation is not required or recognised. Monitor SBPOK and RATEL announcements for regulatory changes.	CERT-RS — National Computer Emergency Response Team Serbia2026-06-17 · reference
Electrical Safety — SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 / 230 V 50 Hz Type C/F	China uses 220 V / 50 Hz mains with Type A and Type I sockets (GB 2099.1 / GB 2099.3). Electrical safety for IT and AV equipment is based on GB 4943.1-2022 (equivalent to IEC 62368-1 with national deviations) under the CCC mandatory certification scheme administered by CNCA. CCC test reports use GB 4943.1, which differs from SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 in national deviations and plug/socket scope.GB 4943.1-2022 — Audio/video, IT and communications technology equipment — Safety (IEC 62368-1 with national deviations) CCC — China Compulsory Certification (CNCA administered; GB 4943.1 scope) China: 220 V / 50 Hz; IEC 60083 Type A and Type I plug sockets (GB 2099.1 / GB 2099.3)	Serbia operates on 230 V / 50 Hz mains supply with Type C and Type F (Schuko) plug sockets — consistent with the European continental standard. Electrical safety for audio/video, IT, and communication technology equipment is governed by SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 (adopted by ISS, mirroring the EU EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2021). Products must be tested and certified to this standard for the Serbian market. Chinese-market power supplies designed for 220 V / 50 Hz / Type A or I plugs require adaptation; the mains voltage range difference is minor (220 V vs 230 V nominal) but plug type and certification basis differ. CCC (based on GB 4943.1) is not recognised in Serbia.SRPS EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 — Audio/video, IT and communications technology equipment — Safety requirements (adopted by ISS) Serbia: 230 V / 50 Hz mains supply; IEC 60083 Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko) plug sockets RATEL type approval application — safety section supported by SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 test report	CCC (GB 4943.1) is not recognised in Serbia. A new SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 safety test report is required for the Serbian RATEL application. If the product already holds EU CE certification with an EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 test report, RATEL will generally accept it. Plug type must be changed from Chinese Type A/I to European Type C/F (Schuko). The nominal mains voltage difference (220 V CN vs 230 V RS) is within the 10% tolerance of universal power supplies in most modern products.[INFORMATIONAL] Electrical safety certification to SRPS EN IEC 62368-1 is mandatory for audio/video and IT/communications equipment on the Serbian market. CCC (GB 4943.1) is not recognised. Products must use Type C/F (Schuko) plugs for 230 V / 50 Hz mains. EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for RATEL. Verify with RATEL or a qualified local representative before market placement.	ISS — Institute for Standardization of Serbia2026-06-17 · reference
EMC — Radio Frequency Performance (SRPS EN, ISS)	China's SRRC radio type approval process applies MIIT-mandated technical requirements based on GB/T and YD/T standards for frequency performance. These are not harmonised with ETSI/EN standards. SRRC approval covers frequency, modulation, and transmitter power requirements specific to China's allocated spectrum.MIIT SRRC Radio Type Approval — 无线电发射设备型号核准 YD/T 1214-2006 (2.4 GHz WLAN technical requirements) YD/T 1432-2017 (5 GHz WLAN technical requirements) GB 15629.11 / IEEE 802.11 aligned national standards MIIT spectrum management regulations (frequency allocation table)	Serbia adopts SRPS EN harmonised standards for radio frequency performance testing, mirroring EU ETSI standards, as published by the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS). RATEL accepts test reports based on these SRPS EN standards as the technical evidence for type approval applications. Standards include SRPS EN 300 328 (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) and SRPS EN 301 893 (5 GHz Wi-Fi). RATEL manages spectrum and frequency assignments aligned with EU radio frequency decisions as part of Serbia's EU accession candidacy.SRPS EN 300 328 V2.2.2 — Wideband transmission systems; 2.4 GHz ISM band (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) SRPS EN 301 893 V2.1.1 — 5 GHz high-performance RLAN (Wi-Fi 5/6) SRPS EN 300 440 V2.2.1 — Short range devices (868 MHz, 433 MHz IoT) SRPS EN 301 511 V12.5.1 — GSM 900/1800 MHz SRPS EN 301 908-1 — IMT cellular networks (LTE) ISS (Institute for Standardization of Serbia) — SRPS standards catalogue	SRRC approval and GB/YD standards are not recognised by RATEL. New RF performance testing to SRPS EN standards is required for RATEL type approval. However, if the product already holds CE marking with EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 test reports, those reports are generally accepted by RATEL, significantly reducing re-testing costs. Products without prior CE testing must commission fresh SRPS EN tests from an accredited laboratory.[INFORMATIONAL] RF performance testing to SRPS EN standards is mandatory as the technical basis for RATEL type approval in Serbia. SRRC approval is not recognised. Existing EN 300 328 / EN 301 893 test reports from CE certification are generally reusable for RATEL, but confirm with RATEL or a local representative whether the specific test report format and accreditation scope are accepted.	ISS — Institute for Standardization of Serbia2026-06-17 · reference
EMC — Conducted and Radiated Emissions (SRPS EN 301 489, ISS)	China applies GB/T 9254.1-2021 for radiated and conducted emissions from information technology and telecom equipment, and GB 17625.1-2022 for harmonic current emissions. These are mandatory national standards distinct from and not interchangeable with the SRPS EN 301 489 series.GB/T 9254.1-2021 — Information technology equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics GB 17625.1-2022 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Harmonic current emissions (IEC 61000-3-2) GB/T 17618-2015 — Limits and methods of measurement of immunity characteristics (IEC 61000-4 series)	EMC requirements for conducted and radiated disturbance emissions from radio equipment and telecom terminal equipment in Serbia are based on SRPS EN 301 489-1 (general EMC requirements for radio equipment) and product-specific SRPS EN 301 489-x companion standards, as adopted by ISS. These standards mirror the EU EN 301 489 series. Compliance must be demonstrated as part of the RATEL type approval application.SRPS EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 — EMC standard for radio equipment; Part 1: Common technical requirements SRPS EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 — EMC specific conditions for wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment (Wi-Fi / BT) SRPS EN 301 489-3 — Short range devices (SRD) SRPS EN 301 489-52 — Cellular / LTE terminal equipment ISS (Institute for Standardization of Serbia) — SRPS standards catalogue	GB/T 9254 and GB 17625 test data are not accepted by RATEL in place of SRPS EN 301 489 series reports. If the product already has CE-compliant EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 test reports, RATEL generally accepts these. Without prior CE testing, new SRPS EN 301 489 tests must be commissioned from an accredited laboratory. The EN 301 489 series measures different disturbance limits and test methods compared with GB/T 9254, so results are not directly transferable.[INFORMATIONAL] SRPS EN 301 489-series EMC compliance is mandatory for RATEL type approval in Serbia. GB/T 9254 or GB 17625 test reports are not accepted. Existing EN 301 489 CE test reports can typically be reused for RATEL applications, reducing costs; confirm format and scope acceptance with RATEL or a qualified local representative before submission.	ISS — Institute for Standardization of Serbia2026-06-17 · reference
Local Authorised Importer / Dealer and Serbian Language Labelling	China does not require a locally-established importer for foreign wireless devices in the same way; instead, MIIT type approval (SRRC / NAL) is obtained by the manufacturer or their agent directly. Chinese-market product labelling is in Chinese (Mandarin) and must comply with GB standards for labelling content. There is no direct Chinese equivalent to the Serbian authorised importer obligation.MIIT SRRC Radio Type Approval — applicant may be manufacturer or authorised agent (no mandatory local importer entity required) GB 5296.1-2012 — Instructions for use of consumer products (Chinese language labelling) GB 7247 / GB 10408 product label GB content requirements	Foreign manufacturers placing radio equipment and telecom terminal equipment on the Serbian market must appoint a local authorised importer or dealer established in Serbia. The authorised importer is responsible for ensuring the product holds a valid RATEL type approval certificate and that the product labelling and user documentation are in Serbian. Product labels must include the importer's name, address, and contact information. User manuals and safety instructions must be available in Serbian. This is a hard market-access requirement with no exemption for EU or other foreign certificates.Law on Electronic Communications (Republic of Serbia) — importer obligations RATEL type approval conditions — authorised importer / representative requirement Consumer Protection Act (Serbia) — Serbian language labelling obligation Law on Technical Requirements for Products and Conformity Assessment (Serbia) — market surveillance and importer responsibilities	China has no equivalent local-importer mandate for the Serbian market. Manufacturers must establish or contract a legally-registered Serbian entity to act as authorised importer/dealer before RATEL type approval can be activated for market placement. All product labelling and user documentation must be translated into Serbian. This is an additional compliance step with no analogue in the SRRC/NAL process.[INFORMATIONAL] Appointment of a locally-registered Serbian authorised importer or dealer and Serbian language labelling of product and user documentation are mandatory for market access in Serbia. There is no Chinese-side equivalent. These requirements must be addressed before the product can be sold in Serbia, regardless of RATEL type approval status. Verify specific importer registration and labelling obligations with a qualified Serbian legal or regulatory professional.	RATEL — Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Serbia)2026-06-17 · reference
Radio / Telecom Terminal Equipment Type Approval (RATEL)	China requires SRRC radio type approval (MIIT) for all intentional radio transmitters and a separate MIIT Network Access License (NAL / 进网许可证) for telecom terminal equipment connected to public networks. Applicable GB standards include GB/T 9254.1-2021 and GB 17625.1-2022 for EMC. CCC applies to in-scope products under the RF / electrical safety catalogue.MIIT SRRC Radio Type Approval — 无线电发射设备型号核准 (MIIT Order No. 14, 2019) MIIT Network Access License (NAL) — 电信设备进网许可管理办法 (MIIT Order No. 2, 2017) GB/T 9254.1-2021 (Information technology equipment — radio disturbance characteristics) GB 17625.1-2022 (Electromagnetic compatibility — harmonic current emissions) CCC — China Compulsory Certification (GB 4943.1, GB 9254 scope)	All radio equipment and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Serbian market requires a mandatory RATEL type approval certificate under Serbia's Electronic Communications Act. CE Declaration of Conformity alone is NOT accepted as a substitute for RATEL certification. EU-harmonised test reports (EN / ETSI standards) are accepted by RATEL as the technical basis for the application, creating a 'CE-lite' pathway: test to EN standards, then obtain a separate RATEL certificate. CCC is not recognised in Serbia.Law on Electronic Communications (Republic of Serbia, Official Gazette No. 44/10, 60/13, 62/14, 95/18, 91/19) RATEL Rulebook on Type Approval of Radio Equipment and Telecom Terminal Equipment SRPS EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / BT wideband data) SRPS EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (5 GHz Wi-Fi) SRPS EN 300 440 V2.2.1 (short-range devices) SRPS EN 301 511 / EN 301 908 (cellular GSM / LTE)	A new RATEL type approval certificate is required for Serbia — SRRC approval and CCC marks are not recognised. EN/ETSI test reports generated for CE marking can be reused in the RATEL application to avoid duplicative radio and EMC testing, but cannot substitute the certificate itself. The MIIT NAL scope (public network access) does not map to RATEL's equipment type approval framework.[INFORMATIONAL] A separate RATEL type approval certificate is mandatory for all radio and telecom terminal equipment placed on the Serbian market. CE DoC alone is not sufficient. EN/ETSI test data generated for EU/CE purposes may be reused in the RATEL application but does not substitute for the RATEL certificate. CCC is not recognised. Verify current RATEL requirements with RATEL directly or through a qualified local representative.	RATEL — Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Serbia)2026-06-17 · reference

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AI-compiled, not human-verified. This comparison is generated and cross-checked by multiple AI models from public official sources; it has not been reviewed by a named human expert and may contain errors or out-of-date items. Confirm every requirement directly with the official regulator or standards body and a qualified professional before relying on it. Nothing here is legal, certification, customs, or market-access advice.

This page is an informational comparison aid, not a certification decision, RATEL type approval, legal opinion, customs determination, or market-access approval. Exporters, importers, and device manufacturers should verify current Serbian regulations, applicable SRPS standards, labelling requirements, and market-entry obligations with qualified regulatory professionals before importation or sale in Serbia.

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CERT-RS — National Computer Emergency Response Team Serbia · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 1 rows
ISS — Institute for Standardization of Serbia · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 3 rows
RATEL — Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (Serbia) · accessed 2026-06-17 · reference · used in 2 rows