Passport for pressure vessels for EAC conformity assessment

The passport for pressure vessels contains, as the most important document, details on the intended use, assembly, commissioning, use and maintenance and if necessary on the improper use of pressure vessels, pressure equipment and pressure pipes. The hazard of pressure vessels originates from the stored energy in the pressurized medium. This energy arises as a result of volume change work, which depends on the fluid properties, the volume of the vessel and the pressure. As most accidents occur due to improper use, a passport for pressure vessels shall be issued in order to prevent accidents and ensure safety.

Legal framework

A passport for pressure vessels has to be issued in order to fulfill the requirements of the technical regulations TR CU 032/2013. Furthermore pressure vessels underlie the legislation of the Russian Federation, especially the following regulations:

According to the existing directives, a manufacturer may issue a passport for pressure vessels either by himself or by a third party.

Scope of application

Pressure vessels are closed tanks, whose internal pressure is higher than the ambient pressure. In contrast to compressed gas containers and transport containers under traffic law, in which fluids are transported, the operation of compressed gas containers is assigned to a specific installation site.

According to the technical regulation TR CU 032/2013 a passport for pressure equipment is a required prerequisite for conformity assessment for the following types of plants:

Pressure tanks
Pipelines
Heating boiler
Fittings
Equipment parts with safety function
Pressure-maintaining components

Subject of the pressure vessel passport

Each passport of pressure vessels, as well as other safety passports, has to contain the following aspects:

Product name, product description and serial number
Lifetime of the pressure tank
Informations about the manufacturer / vendor / supplier
Information about the raw material, from which a pressure vessel is manufactured
Characteristics of the product and methods for its use
Precautionary measures when using this product
Informations about recycling and disposal
List of technical documentation according to which the product was manufactured

Please send us a detailed description of your product and our experts would offer you an appropriate conformity assessment procedure.

Time duration and costs of issuing the pressure vessel passport

Time duration and costs of issuing a pressure vessel passport depend on different factors, such as the type of commodity and the complexity of the tests required.
The exact conditions of issuing the passport are always determined individually on the basis of the documents received.
Please note that the application for a pressure vessel passport can take several days or weeks.

Delivery of documents

You will receive a copy of your pressure vessel passport by e-mail immediately after the procedure has been successfully completed. In just a few days, the original will be delivered to you by post.

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.

Frequently asked questions about EAC certificates and declarations

1. What is an EAC certificate?

The EAC certificate of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an official document, that proofs the conformity of the products with the harmonized technical regulations of the member states of the EAEU. The products, whose conformity with the technical regulations could be confirmed by the certificate of the EAEU, may be moved and sold in the whole customs area of the member states of the EAEU.

2. What is an EAC declaration?

The EAC Declaration of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an official document that proofs, that the products meet the minimum requirements of the technical regulations of the EAEU. An EAC declaration is issued by the manufacturer, importer or an authorized representative and listed in the official register. Those products, whose conformity with the technical regulations are confirmed by the declaration, have the permission to be freely moved and sold in the whole customs territory of the member states of the EAEU.

3.What is the difference between EAC certificate and EAC declaration?

The EAC certificate can only be issued after a quality assessment, which has to be carried out by a certification body accredited in one of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. The certification is conducted on the basis of technical documentations, company-internal created test reports, or rather test reports provided by accredited test laboratories, as well as on basis of a manufacturing audit on site. The certificate is printed on an official pre-printed form, which has several forgery-proof elements and is authenticated by the signature and seal of an accredited body. The EAC certificate is usually issued for “complex” products that require an extensive control by the authorities.
With the EAC Declaration the manufacturer, importer or authorized representative declares the conformity of his products with the minimum requirements of the technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). As distinguished from the EAC certificate, the EAC declaration is issued by the manufacturer or importer himself. All necessary tests and analysis are or made by the manufacturer or in some cases by the laboratory. The applicant issues the EAC declaration himself on a usual piece of paper. The EAC declaration has to be listed in the uniform register of the EAEU by an accredited certification body of one of the member states of the EAEU.

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Frequently asked questions about EAC certificates and declarations

Consultancy on EAC conformity assessment

Many exporters find it difficult to keep track of the large number of technical rules and regulations between EAC marking, EAC certification und EAC declaration , state registration and GOST norms. In order to ensure a smooth entry into the EAEU market, we offer a wide range of seminars, lectures, workshops and consultancy services that can be customised to meet individual needs.

Among other things, we share in-depth knowledge of the technical regulation and certification system of the EAEU, as well as the individual steps of conformity assessment and the preparation of the necessary technical documentation.

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.

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Preparation of technical documentation for EAC certification

The technical documentation plays a major role in introducing new products to the Eurasian Economic Union. They not only provide the basis for conformity assessment, but are also crucial when commissioning, for example, a new machine. Especially the following documents are important:

Technical Passport

Safety justification

Instruction Manual

Safety Data Sheet

Test Report

Ignition Hazard Assessment

Technical expertise, diligence and accuracy in the preparation of the documents are one prerequisite for problem-free distribution and use of the products, machines or plants in the area of the EAEU. It is also mandatory to write the technical documentation in Russian or in the official language of the respective member country in which the product is to be distributed or used.

To avoid any problems, we will be happy to help you create new technical documents or check existing documents for completeness, as well as for linguistic and terminological correctness in Russian.

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Type examination for EAC conformity assessment

An important step in the conformity assessment procedure is the testing of product samples, during which the conformity of the products with the respective Technical Regulations of the EAEU is verified. In the case of EAC certification, this may only be carried out in accredited laboratories and must follow specific rules. If it is an EAC declaration, the tests can also be carried out in non-accredited laboratories. A test report is then prepared, which contains the test results as well as information about the manufacturer and the test method.

There are some important points to consider in both the shipment of the samples and the testing process itself. Unfortunately, some unserious certification bodies have also gained access to the market, so great care must be taken when choosing a certification body. To ensure that the sample examinations run smoothly, we support you in

the selection of suitable samples for testing,
customs clearance
and referral to trusted certification bodies and testing laboratories.

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Technical translation

In order to export goods and equipment to Russia or other EAEU countries, technical documents and their correct translations into Russian or into the official language of the EAEU member must be submitted. To translate such documents, the translator must have extensive knowledge of a specific technical area as well as knowledge of highly specialized terminology.

Our specialists have many years of experience in the translation of technical documents such as operating manuals, technical passports, safety considerations, risk assessments, device passes, test reports, etc. Schmidt & Schmidt's translators speak Russian, English, German, French and Italian.

We guarantee you a timely, high-quality and accurate translation of all required documents.

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