Import of press-fitting systems
Question
Are certifications obtained for a specific range of press-fitting systems in the Czech Republic also recognized and valid in Slovakia for the same product range in the HVAC sector?
Answer
The products indicated in your inquiry are likely to be covered by specific legislation, respectively:
– the Governmental Regulation of the Slovak Republic No 1/2006 Coll on making available on the market of pressure equipment (transposition of Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment),
– the Act No 133/2013 Coll on construction products and on amendments to certain acts (transposition of Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC),
or most likely
– the Governmental Regulation of the Slovak Republic No 404/2007 Coll on general product safety (transposition of Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety).
More detailed information about respective technical regulations (Slovak legislation following EU regulations) from the conformity assessment area can be found at: http://www.unms.sk/?Technicke_predpisy
We assume that the products in question fall within the European Union (EU) harmonized area, and they are subject to the principle of free movement of goods within the EU. In case the EU Declaration of Conformity was provided and the products meet the requirements set out in harmonization legislation or if appropriate the products meet the requirements set out in Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety, the certification is valid in the Slovak Republic and there is no need for additional certification.