Israel is one of the world’s tech-centers – its computer-hardware market grows fast and demands high-quality. The country not only imports and uses advanced-tech but also sets strict-safety and quality-requirements for all computer-equipment and parts. Compliance-check with international-standards is a must for every manufacturer or supplier aiming to enter the Israeli-market.
Who oversees the compliance
Two main-bodies control compliance in Israel:- Standards Institution of Israel (SII) – handles technical-certification, testing, and issuance of compliance-certificates;
- Ministry of Communications (MoC) – manages devices with radio-modules, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless-features.
Which equipment is subject to inspection
Almost all computer-devices and components require testing:
- laptops, desktops, servers;
- monitors, power-supplies, motherboards;
- routers, modems, network-adapters;
- peripherals – keyboards, mice, drives;
- industrial-computers and server-components.
Main-standards used in Israel
Compliance-checks are based on global-standards recognized worldwide:
- IEC 62368 TI – safety of IT and telecom-equipment;
- IEC 61000 – electromagnetic-compatibility (EMS);
- IEC 60950 – still valid for older-models;
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 – quality and environmental-management standards.
How the inspection process works
- Document-review – manufacturer or importer submits technical-files, schematics, and international-test reports.
- Lab-tests in Israel – safety and EMC testing performed locally.
- Label and manual-check – info must be in English or Hebrew, showing model, voltage, warnings, and manufacturer-data.
- SII certificate issuance – confirms full compliance with Israeli and international-standards.
Recognition of international-certificates
Israel participates in the CB Scheme, so test-reports issued abroad (IEC 62368-1, IEC 61000) are often accepted without re-testing. This saves time and cost.
Still, SII must verify documents and labeling before import approval.
Why it matters for business
Certification of computer-equipment in Israel is not just a formality – it’s proof of reliability and quality.
It ensures:- legal-access to the Israeli-market;
- compliance with international-safety-standards;
- higher customer and distributor trust;
- reduced risk of defects and recalls;
- easier export to other countries with similar norms.