Licensing and standards
Israeli Standards Institute Approval and Import Groups: Which Route Applies to Your Product
Products covered by an official standard are divided into import groups, and each group has a different testing route. How to find out which group your product belongs to.
Some products must meet an official Israeli standard in order to be released from customs. The level of testing depends on the product's import group: some products are lab-tested with every shipment, while for others an importer's declaration is enough.
This check determines both the timeline and the cost, so it belongs in the planning stage.
What the full guide will cover
- What an official standard is and how to check whether it applies to your product
- The import groups and what each one requires
- Which documents to request from the manufacturer in advance
- The European standards adoption route and what it changes
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