Summary: National Technical Regulations of the Russian Federation (TR)

What is national TR conformity assessment? The Russian national regulatory system for products subject to mandatory federal technical regulations (TR), provided they have not yet been superseded by overarching provisions of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Historical context and status: National TRs were introduced by Federal Law No. 184-FZ to replace obsolete GOST standards. With the development of the EAEU, most national TRs have been replaced by harmonized EAEU technical regulations (TR CU / TR EAEU with EAC marking).
Key national TRs still in force: Most notably, the Technical Regulation on Fire Safety Requirements (Federal Law No. 123-FZ), the safety of buildings and structures (Federal Law No. 384-FZ), and gas distribution and consumption networks (Decree No. 870).
TR Certificate vs. TR Declaration: Whether a certificate (issued by an accredited certification body) or a declaration (self-declaration by the applicant) is required is strictly defined by the relevant technical regulation.
Application requirements: Foreign manufacturers without a registered legal entity in Russia must designate an authorized representative domiciled within the Russian Federation.

What Is a National TR Certificate and When Is It Required?

The TR Certificate (Technical Regulation of the Russian Federation) is an official certificate of conformity confirming that a product meets the mandatory safety requirements of the national Russian Technical Regulations. The introduction of these regulations was established under Federal Law No. 184-FZ "On Technical Regulation" with the goal of replacing the legacy GOST R certification system with modern, risk-based safety standards modeled after European CE directives.

However, through progressive economic integration within the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan), technical legislation was elevated to the supranational Union level. The majority of Russian national TRs were systematically repealed and replaced by harmonized technical regulations of the Customs Union (TR CU / TR EAEU) under the unified EAC Certificate.

Today, a national Russian TR assessment is only required for specialized product and safety areas that remain governed by specific federal laws and are not yet covered by an effective EAEU-wide technical regulation (such as selected national fire safety requirements).

Legal Framework of National TR Certification

National conformity assessment under Russian technical regulations is based on the following statutory foundations:

Federal Law No. 184-FZ "On Technical Regulation" dated December 27, 2002
Federal Law No. 69-FZ "On Fire Safety" dated December 21, 1994
Federal Law No. 116-FZ "On Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities"
Federal Law No. 123-FZ "Technical Regulation on Fire Safety Requirements"
Government Decree No. 696 dated November 19, 2003, on the conformity mark for technical regulations

Important Note: Transition from National TRs to TR CU / TR EAEU (EAC)

The vast majority of industrial goods (such as machinery and equipment, low-voltage devices, EMC, pressure vessels, ATEX explosion-proof equipment, and personal protective equipment) are no longer governed by national Russian TRs, but by the binding technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (TR CU). For these product groups, only an EAC Certificate or an EAC Declaration is valid. National Russian TR documents can neither be issued nor accepted for customs clearance for product groups that fall under harmonized EAEU regulations.

TR Certificate vs. TR Declaration: Forms of Conformity Assessment

The Russian Federal Law "On Technical Regulation" provides two equivalent forms of compliance assessment for products governed by national technical regulations:

TR Certificate: Mandatory verification issued by an accredited certification body following successful testing in an accredited testing laboratory (including a manufacturing facility audit where required). The certificate is issued on a counterfeit-proof official state form, and the certification body shares legal liability for compliance.
TR Declaration: Self-declaration prepared by the applicant on company letterhead. Following review and verification of supporting evidence, it is officially registered in the state database of the accreditation authority. The applicant bears sole legal responsibility for the accuracy of all declarations.

A mandatory TR certification requirement cannot be substituted with a declaration. Conversely, an applicant may voluntarily opt for the more comprehensive certification route instead of filing a declaration.

Preparation of technical documentation for TR

Criterion	National TR Certificate	National TR Declaration
Legal Scope	Valid across the entire Russian Federation	Valid across the entire Russian Federation
Applicant	Manufacturer, importer, or authorized representative	Only a legal entity registered in Russia / authorized representative
Testing Basis	Accredited testing laboratory in Russia	Proprietary test evidence or accredited testing laboratory
Document Format	Official certificate blank issued by the certification body	Standard letterhead print (A4) with assigned registration number
Liability	Shared between certification body and applicant	Borne solely by the applicant / economic operator
Validity Period	Up to 5 years (serial production) or shipment-specific	Up to 5 years depending on the applied scheme

Marking Requirements: The National TR Mark

Products whose conformity with the national technical regulations of the Russian Federation has been confirmed by a TR Certificate or TR Declaration must be marked with the official TR Conformity Mark prior to being placed on the Russian market.

The design and application rules for this national mark are regulated under Government Decree No. 696 of November 19, 2003. The mark must be displayed visibly, legibly, and indelibly on the product nameplate, on the consumer packaging, and within accompanying technical documentation (such as user manuals and the Technical Passport).

Note: The national TR mark must not be confused with the supranational EAC mark. It indicates compliance exclusively with specific Russian federal technical regulations.

Required Documentation for TR Assessment

To initiate a conformity assessment procedure, comprehensive technical documentation must be submitted based on the applicable technical regulation. Typically, the dossier must include:

Official application for TR certification or declaration
Detailed technical description of the product and its intended application
Customs tariff classification number (TN VED / HS code)
Operating manual and instructions in Russian
Technical Passport drafted in accordance with Russian standard formats
Engineering blueprints, circuit diagrams, and safety risk assessments
Existing test reports as well as ISO 9001, CE, or CB certificates
Supply contract and commercial shipping manifests (for batch or single-contract deliveries)

Authorized Representative in the Russian Federation

Under Federal Law No. 184-FZ, foreign manufacturers without a registered legal entity in Russia are not entitled to apply directly for national conformity assessment. To obtain a TR Certificate or register a TR Declaration, the manufacturer must contractually appoint an authorized representative legally established within the Russian Federation.

The authorized representative represents the manufacturer's interests before Russian supervisory and accreditation authorities, coordinates testing workflows with accredited laboratories, and assumes legal accountability within the territory of Russia regarding product safety.

Schmidt & Schmidt acts as an authorized representative for international manufacturers, supporting companies through every step of the Russian certification and compliance procedure.

Overview: National Technical Regulations of the Russian Federation

Below is an overview of the key national technical regulations (TR) and their current legal status relative to the supranational regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (TR CU):

1. National Technical Regulations Still in Force

TR No. 123: Fire Safety Requirements (Federal Law No. 123-FZ)

Establishes mandatory national fire safety rules in the Russian Federation for construction materials, specialized fire-resistant cables, firefighting equipment, and passive protection systems. (Effective since July 22, 2008 – still fully in force).

TR No. 384: Safety of Buildings and Structures (Federal Law No. 384-FZ)

Specifies baseline safety requirements for buildings, structural frameworks, and associated civil infrastructure during design, construction, and operation. (Effective since December 30, 2009 – in force nationally).

TR No. 870: Safety of Gas Distribution and Gas Consumption Networks

Mandatory standards for the engineering, operation, and components of industrial and civil gas pipeline systems in Russia. (Effective since October 29, 2010 – in force nationally).

TR No. 29 Safety of Blood and Blood Products

TR No. 29: Safety of Blood, Blood Products, and Transfusion Equipment

Sets safety criteria for donor blood units, clinical blood substitutes, and technical apparatus utilized in infusion and transfusion therapy. (Effective since January 26, 2010 – in force nationally).

TR No. 620 & TR No. 623: Safety of Maritime and Inland Water Transport

Technical requirements governing the safety of sea-going vessels, inland navigation vessels, and installed marine equipment. (Effective since August 12, 2010 – in force nationally).

2. National Regulations Replaced by Eurasian Economic Union Standards (TR CU / EAC)

TR No. 753 Safety of Machinery and Equipment

TR No. 753: Safety of Machinery and Industrial Equipment

Replaced by the harmonized standard TR CU 010/2011 On the Safety of Machinery and Equipment (mandatory EAC Certification / Declaration).

TR No. 524, No. 525, No. 533: Rolling Stock, Railway Infrastructure, and High-Speed Rail

Replaced by TR CU 001/2011, TR CU 002/2011, and TR CU 003/2011.

TR No. 1213 Personal Protective Equipment PPE

TR No. 1213: Safety of Personal Protective Equipment

Replaced by TR CU 019/2011 On the Safety of Personal Protective Equipment.

TR No. 307 Products for Children and Adolescents

TR No. 307: Safety of Products Intended for Children and Adolescents

Replaced by TR CU 007/2011 On the Safety of Products for Children and Adolescents.

TR No. 1080: Safety of Pyrotechnic Articles

Replaced by TR CU 006/2011 On the Safety of Pyrotechnic Articles.

TR Foodstuffs: Milk, Oils, Juice, Tobacco

TR No. 88, No. 90, No. 178, No. 268: Food, Oil, Juice, and Tobacco Standards

Replaced by the overarching EAEU regulations TR CU 033/2013 (Milk), TR CU 024/2011 (Fats/Oils), TR CU 023/2011 (Juices), and TR CU 035/2014 (Tobacco).

TR No. 1019: Chemical Safety

Incorporated into the overarching technical regulation TR EAEU 041/2017 On the Safety of Chemical Products.

Processing Time and Costs for TR Certification

The total cost and processing duration depend on the applicable technical regulation, the volume of laboratory testing required, and the chosen compliance route (certification or declaration). Typically, a declaration procedure takes approximately 5 to 7 business days, whereas a comprehensive certification process involving fire tests or plant audits can take several weeks.

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