Technical regulations in the area of EMC and LVD
Question
In relation to the certification process and local requirements for Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) in Slovakia, we have the following questions:
Which mandatory standards regulate EVSE (Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment) in Slovakia?
Is it possible to obtain certification based on American standards such as UL 2594 and UL 2231, which are the American equivalents of international standards IEC 62752 and IEC 61851?
Is additional Safety Testing of a sample mandatory for certification?
Is additional EMC Testing mandatory for certification?
Is Pre-Shipment inspection mandatory for certification?
Is Factory Inspection mandatory for certification?
Is RoHS compliance (Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment – European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC) required for EVSE?
Is having a local representative mandatory for certification?
What types of household plugs are commonly used in Slovakia?
What type of industrial plugs are commonly used in Slovakia, and are they legally acceptable for charging electric vehicles (e.g., IEC 60309: CEE 16/3 and CEE 32/5)?
Which standards regulate household and industrial plugs in Slovakia?
Are there any current limitations for charging electric vehicles in Slovakia?
What is the voltage standard for EVSE in Slovakia?
Are there any specific assembly requirements for the IC-CPD charger (e.g., wall-mounted installation)?
Are there any special marking requirements for EVSE in Slovakia?
What are the language requirements for user manuals, labeling, and other documentation related to the product?
How long does the legislative process typically take to enter the market in Slovakia (approximately)?
What costs should be expected for the certification process?
Answer
In response to your enquiry let us inform you as follows.
As regards your enquiry we recommend you to address any Slovak Notified Body below, for respective technical regulations in the area of EMC and LVD Directives from the conformity assessment area. More detailed information about Slovak Authorised Bodies or Notified Bodies can be found in the Table: https://www.unms.sk/swift_data/source/2021/osez/techpredpis/akt_81_2021/Technicke%20predpisy%20z%20oblasti%20posudzovania%20zhody_08.01.2021.pdf
At the same time, the list of such EU Notified Bodies can be found on the following website: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/nando/index.cfm?fuseaction=directive.notifiedbody&dir_id=153681
The products concerned are also likely to be subject to the RoHS Directive. Hence, we recommend you address the responsible authority, Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic.