Israel’s certification system is rapidly evolving. Recently, the government initiated the establishment of three new certification centers, which significantly transformed the testing and quality control market.
These new centers were created to increase transparency, accelerate certification processes, and enhance competition among laboratories.
For foreign companies, understanding these changes helps them adapt faster to new regulations and choose optimal certification pathways.

Why New Centers Were Created 

For a long time, the system relied on the Standards Institution of Israel (SII) and national laboratories. However, with the growth of imports, industry expansion, and the appearance of innovative products, it became clear that:

• existing capacities were insufficient to handle all applications;
• businesses faced delays in obtaining certificates;
• competition among laboratories was limited;
• new product categories (electronics, medical devices, eco-technologies) required specialized approaches.

The creation of three new certification centers solved these problems:

• increased system capacity;
• reduced testing and approval timeframes;
• introduced new specialized testing fields;
• improved transparency and trust in results.

Functions of the New Centers 

Each of the three centers has a specific role, helping reduce the load on SII and private laboratories:

• one center specializes in electrical and electronic devices;
• the second focuses on medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics;
• the third handles construction materials, chemical products, and environmental testing.

All three centers are accredited by ISRAC, ensuring national and international recognition of their reports.

How This Changed the Certification Market 

The emergence of new centers brought several major changes for manufacturers and importers:

• faster certification procedures — testing is now quicker due to distributed workloads;
• stronger competition — private and national laboratories are improving quality and efficiency;
• new specialized services — centers now test innovative and niche products;
• increased transparency — results and reports are now standardized and accepted by all ministries;
• simpler process for foreign companies — accredited centers assist in documentation and certification.

Opportunities for Foreign Companies 

Foreign manufacturers gain new advantages:

• the ability to choose a center based on their product category;
• faster testing for innovative products;
• cooperation with ISRAC-accredited labs, increasing market trust;
• the option to combine testing across several centers for faster results;
• reduced bureaucracy and clearer communication with government agencies.

Practical Tips 

• check in advance which center handles your product category;
• select an accredited laboratory for testing;
• prepare complete technical documentation and product samples;
• consider that new centers may have high demand — plan certification early;
• when possible, combine public and private lab services for maximum efficiency.

Contact WorldWideBridge — we organize full-cycle product certification in Israel with consideration of the new centers. We select laboratories, conduct tests, and prepare all documentation — fast, accurate, and professional!