58th EMC AdCo group meeting held in Vienna

58th EMC AdCo group meeting was held on 8th – 9th October in Vienna. EMC AdCo group operates within the administrative cooperation of market surveillance authorities in the field of electromagnetic compatibility. A representative of Market Surveillance Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina attended the meeting, since the EMC AdCo group, although founded within the EU, is also open to representatives of countries that are not members of the EU. This approach encourages cooperation and enables a wider exchange of experiences and improvement of market surveillance practices. 

During the meeting, the activities and results achieved in 2025 were discussed. Information was exchanged about the product non-conformities identified through implementation of the joint surveillance actions. Based on the experiences gained from these actions, plans and recommendations for improvement of market surveillance procedures and processes were considered.

It was highlighted that it is necessary to find a way to achieve more effective market surveillance, given the challenges posed by the sale of products via the internet and various platforms where products are advertised and offered for sale. The challenges in this area are numerous, and it is necessary to establish effective legal mechanisms that will enhance procedures related to administrative controls, not only to methods of sampling and inspection control of products.

The conclusion of the meeting was that cooperation between market surveillance authorities should be maintained and strengthened. An agreement was reached to continue joint activities and to ensure active participation in them. Additionally, it was emphasized that cooperation with customs authorities and with other administrative cooperation groups dealing with aspects of electrical product safety needs to be enhanced.