Warning: Fake EAC Test Reports in Circulation! EAC certification

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).

03 April 2025
Alexej Schmidt
France сreates official signatures database to launch apostille reform

France сreates official signatures database to launch apostille reform

On March 25, 2025, the French Ministry of Justice issued an order establishing a personal data processing system known as the “National Public Signatures Database.” This register has been created to support the implementation of the country's apostille reform.

31 March 2025
Polina Kalacheva
Everything You Need to Know about Certified Translations

Everything you need to know about certified translations

Certified translations are translations that are officially recognized for legal or official purposes. A certified translation is performed by a professional translator who guarantees the accuracy and completeness of the translated document. The translator typically provides a signed statement, known as a certification, affirming that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document.

19 March 2025
Victoria Pachotina
The procedure for the recognition of documents between Russia and Estonia has changed

The procedure for the recognition of documents between Russia and Estonia has changed

On March 19, 2025, the agreement on legal assistance between Russia and Estonia officially ceased to be in effect. One of the key legal consequences of this event is the requirement to apostille documents for mutual recognition. The publication "Northern Coast" writes about the change in the legal situation.

19 March 2025
Victoria Pachotina
A central authority has been established in the British Virgin Islands, authorized to apostille documents

A central authority has been established in the British Virgin Islands, authorized to apostille documents

On the British Virgin Islands, the office of the Deputy Governor has become the central authority authorized to apostille documents. This is reported by the portal of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

18 March 2025
Victoria Pachotina
France has completed another phase of the apostille reform

France has completed another phase of the apostille reform

French municipalities have appointed special representatives who will interact with the High Council of Notaries regarding apostille matters. This is reported by MAIRE INFO.

18 March 2025
Victoria Pachotina