The Agency for Standardization and Metrology is the competent authority for testing and certification of all products except pharmaceuticals, food and telecommunications equipment. The Agency issues approvals attesting to electrical safety and functional characteristics. The Department for Certification and Management Quality Control, within the Agency, handles all testing and certification. The fee levied for the testing and certification process is BGN 50-70 per application. The entire testing and certification process requires at least one month.
Certificates are valid for two years.
The Agency for Standardization and Metrology shares responsibilities for food products with the Ministries of Agriculture and Health. The responsible authority for pharmaceuticals is the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Products in the Ministry of Health, which establishes standards and performs testing and certification and is also responsible for drug registration. Approval for any equipment interconnected to Bulgaria's telecommunications network must be obtained from the State Telecommunications Commission. The 1995 Law on Prices regulates labeling and marking requirements. The product must be clearly marked with the date of production, expiration date and the warranty period.