30 Jun 🇲🇩 Moldova | CE-marked equipment to be accepted without additional approval
Moldova CE Type Approval Recognition: The new legislative proposal allows CE-marked equipment to enter Moldova without additional certification.
The Republic of Moldova has introduced a legislative proposal to recognize EU conformity assessment results for CE-marked products. Once adopted, this reform will eliminate the need for redundant type approval or certification for radio equipment and other CE-compliant devices already approved in EU Member States. This marks a major step in Moldova’s regulatory harmonization with the European Union.
📅 Date of publication: Pending parliamentary approval (June 2025 draft)
🏛 Regulatory Authority: Government of the Republic of Moldova / Parliament of Moldova
Official Sources
Regulation Status
📌 Status: Draft – Pending Parliamentary Approval. If approved by Parliament, the amended provisions will enter into force 12 months after the date of official publication.
Regulatory Impact
Type Approval & Market Access
- CE-marked products, including radio equipment compliant with the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), will no longer require separate Moldovan approval.
- Products lawfully marketed in the EU will be accepted in Moldova without repeating conformity assessments.
- The law simplifies procedures and accelerates product entry into the Moldovan market.
Impact on Existing Certified Equipment:
- Existing CE-certified equipment will benefit immediately once the law is in force.
- No additional testing or certification required for compliant equipment from recognized EU Notified Bodies.
Spectrum Management & Technical Standards
- The reform applies to CE-marked devices evaluated under harmonized EU legislation.
- No change in Moldova’s technical specifications; instead, recognition of EU conformity becomes automatic under defined conditions.
Impact on Imports, Customs & Market Surveillance
- Reduces barriers for EU manufacturers and importers.
- Enhances Moldova’s integration into the EU single market framework.
- Expected to facilitate the Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products (ACAA) in the future.
More Details
On June 18, 2025, Moldova’s Parliament received a government-backed legislative proposal amending Law No. 235/2011 on accreditation and conformity assessment. The bill, aligned with EU Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008, Decision No. 768/2008/EC, and Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012, introduces key mechanisms to recognize EU-issued conformity assessment results.
The draft specifically amends Article 31, stating that CE-marked products lawfully marketed in any EU Member State will be accepted in Moldova without additional certification. This includes products tested by EU-notified bodies according to applicable technical regulations.
A notable benefit applies to radio equipment assessed under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Such equipment will no longer require Moldovan-specific type approval, regardless of its origin. The updated law designates the National Accreditation Center (MOLDAC) as the sole authority responsible for accreditation, further reinforcing Moldova’s alignment with the EU framework.
Although the government decree was approved, the legislative change is still awaiting full parliamentary approval. Once enacted, the new provisions will come into force 12 months after official publication.
This legislative shift marks a clear example of Moldova CE Type Approval Recognition aligning with EU principles.
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