The Ukrainian Ministry of Justice officially confirmed the increase in fees for apostilization

The Ukrainian Ministry of Justice has officially confirmed the increase in the fee for certification of documents by apostille and justified this decision.

Andorra updates list of officials authorized to issue apostilles

The Andorran authorities have given the right to apostille documents to the General Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Director of International Legal Affairs and Human Resources. The corresponding changes are posted on the official portal of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Significant increase in apostille fees announced in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities are raising the fee for apostille certification of documents by 12 times, Liga reports, citing Member of Parliament Ihor Fris.

Changes in the Technical Regulation TR CU 005/2011 On Safety of Packaging

Changes in the Technical Regulation TR CU 005/2011 On Safety of Packaging have come into force.

Packaging remains subject to EAC declaration. What is new is a clearer distinction between the types of packaging that are subject to declaration under schemes 3d, 4d, or 6d.
The obligation to declare used packaging has been abolished.

Ukrainian Ministry of Justice clarifies which documents cannot be apostilled

The Ukrainian Ministry of Justice has clarified which documents are not officially apostilled. This was reported by the Judicial-Legal Newspaper.

France sets new rules for apostille fees

As part of its ongoing reform of the document legalization process, the French Ministry of Justice has issued an order regulating the fees charged for apostille services. The text of the regulation is available on the Legifrance portal.

Schmidt & Schmidt establishes new office in Shanghai to serve growing needs for document legalization in East Asia

Schmidt & Schmidt is proud to announce the opening of our new office in Shanghai, China, a key move in our global expansion strategy. This office will serve as a hub for East Asia, offering businesses and individuals vital services, including document legalization, commercial information procurement, and professional translation services.

New Rules for the Registration of Medical Devices Starting March 1, 2025, in Russia

On March 1, 2025, new rules for the state registration of medical devices came into effect in Russia. The new rules are introduced by the Russian government decree No. 1684 dated November 30, 2024. These changes aim to simplify and digitalize the procedures but introduce additional requirements for manufacturers and suppliers. These changes apply only to the registration of medical devices according to Russian national regulations.

Lifting Technology Under Control: New Standards Tighten EAC Certification

The lifting technology market in Russia is facing a major change in 2025 – the government is tightening the requirements for EAC certification. This aims to eliminate unsafe products from the market and protect consumers.

Apostille Convention Enters into Force for Bangladesh

On March 30, 2025, the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (commonly known as the Apostille Convention) entered into force for Bangladesh. This was reported by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Warning: Fake EAC Test Reports in Circulation!

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 procedures within the framework of importing goods into the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).