The Federal State Budgetary Institution "NIZ PM – Rostest" warns of numerous cases of forged test reports allegedly issued by the testing laboratory of its Sergiev Posad branch. This is an alarming signal for all participants of the EAC certification and EAC declaration process in the context of importing goods into the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
What is currently happening?
Recently, there has been an increase in fraudulent EAC certification bodies and testing laboratories issuing fake test reports – often without requesting product samples or involving the applicant. As a result, products with unreliable declarations of conformity enter the market, posing serious risks for both consumers and compliant businesses.
Who is affected?
Applicants (importers, manufacturers, and authorized representatives) who:
- are listed in test reports as clients but have never submitted an application,
- did not provide any product samples for testing,
- did not verify the accreditation status of the testing laboratory or certification body.
Legal consequences
Under current legislation, the applicant bears full responsibility for the accuracy of the declaration of conformity. False declarations may lead to:
- administrative fines,
- suspension of the declaration of conformity,
- a ban on the distribution of the affected products.
"NIZ PM – Rostest" regularly monitors registered declarations of conformity and detects irregularities. If forgery is discovered, the declaration may be annulled, and the product withdrawn from circulation.
How to protect yourself – Expert advice
Based on our experience and previous publications, we offer the following key recommendations:
Understanding the EAC certification process
In our article “How does the certification process work in the EAEU?”, we outline the essential steps of conformity assessment. Product testing in an accredited laboratory is crucial and cannot be skipped.
Mass revocation of EAC certificates
In this article, we explain how forged documents may lead to the cancellation of EAC certificates – with serious consequences for manufacturers and importers.
What to watch out for in EAC certification
Our checklist for applicants helps you choose reliable partners and avoid common pitfalls in the certification process.
Conclusion
Our recommendations:
- Always check the accreditation of all parties involved (labs, certification bodies),
- Request complete test reports with proper numbering, dates, and product sample information,
- Be wary of offers that suggest skipping the testing process.
If you are unsure, we are here to help. We verify the authenticity of documents and support you throughout the entire EAC certification process – compliant and reliable.
What is an EAC Certification?
In our video, we explain what an EAC Certification is and how and where to certify or declare your products for the introduction on the EAEU market.
The EAC Certification and the EAC Declaration are complex procedures that attest your products the conformity with the technical regulations of the EAEU and require a lot of know-how. Schmidt & Schmidt will support you with the certification of your products for the EAEU market.
How can we help?
In this rapidly changing regulatory environment, Schmidt & Schmidt offers comprehensive support for exporters to the EAEU countries. Our service portfolio includes EAC certification, customization to specific product categories and tailored solutions to comply with the technical and legal requirements of these markets. We are committed to making it easier for companies to enter and expand in these regions by providing the most up-to-date information and guidelines.
Technical expertise, care and accuracy in the preparation of documents are the prerequisite for problem-free distribution and use of products, machines or systems in the EAEU territory. The technical documentation must also be written in Russian or in the official language of the respective member country in which the product is to be sold or used. In order to avoid any problems, we will be happy to help you create new technical documents or check existing documents for completeness and linguistic and terminological correctness in Russian.
Thanks to their many years of experience, our experts can also provide you with specific industry knowledge from plant engineering, mechanical engineering, metal construction, measurement technology, electrical engineering, automation technology, medical technology, food technology and the furniture industry.
