Summary: Regulatory Consulting, Training, and Project Management for EAEU Market Access
Technical regulation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) presents international manufacturers and EPC contractors with complex legal, procedural, and linguistic barriers. Schmidt & Schmidt delivers a modular portfolio of strategic compliance consulting, targeted corporate training, and end-to-end on-site project management—ensuring audit-proof market access in full alignment with international trade controls.
- Cross-Industry Regulatory Reach: In-depth compliance expertise covering more than 52 Technical Regulations (TR CU / TR EAEU), national standards (GOST R, GOST K), and mandatory industrial safety permits for hazardous production facilities (HIF / OPO / Permit to Use).
- Tailored Knowledge Transfer: Practice-oriented formats ranging from intensive 1- to 2-day in-house corporate workshops to remote webinars, executive briefings, and expert keynote addresses for global trade associations.
- GOST-Compliant Engineering Files: Professional compilation and validation of mandatory technical documentation, including Technical Passports (PS), Safety Justifications (OB) pursuant to GOST 33855, and certified Russian-language operating manuals.
- Operational Project Management: Hands-on coordination of factory audits, accredited laboratory testing, customs sample handling, authority liaising, and provision of the legally required Authorized Representative.
- Sanctions Compliance via Kazakhstan: Legally robust execution via our fully operational offices in Almaty and Astana, maintaining full adherence to EU, US, and UK export control regimes (including Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 and US EAR/OFAC regulations).
Navigating Technical Regulations and Market Access in the EAEU
Navigating the intricate landscape of EAC marking, mandatory EAC certification, EAC declarations, State Registration (SGR), and national standards presents severe procedural challenges for international equipment manufacturers and global EPC contractors.
Shifting geopolitical dynamics, stringent international export controls, and frequent updates to Eurasian technical standards require rock-solid regulatory workflows. Schmidt & Schmidt has supported multinational corporations, engineering firms, and mid-sized exporters across North America, Europe, and Asia through every stage of conformity assessment.
Staffed by bilingual compliance engineers, regulatory attorneys, and customs specialists across our EAEU and European offices, we combine technical mastery with cross-border trade law. We equip your global project teams with the operational know-how needed to prevent supply chain bottlenecks and safeguard regulatory compliance.
Our Modular Service Portfolio
Whether you need to upskill internal engineering teams, evaluate a single capital delivery, or outsource the complete regulatory management of a turnkey plant project, we offer targeted solutions:
Strategic Consulting
Pre-project compliance assessments: We classify your HS/TN VED tariff codes, identify applicable technical regulations, select the optimal certification schemes, and uncover regulatory risks before procurement begins.
Project Support
Turnkey operational management: We oversee the entire certification cycle—from drafting cross-vendor certification matrices and handling factory audits to managing lab testing, state registrations, and dispatching original certificates.
Corporate Seminars
1- to 2-day technical seminars for up to 30 participants—hosted either on-site at your corporate headquarters or as dedicated digital sessions. Tailored for export managers, quality assurance leads, and engineering teams.
Hands-On Workshops
Interactive working groups limited to 15 attendees. Working directly with your bills of materials, CAD drawings, and technical files, we construct project-ready checklists, resolve electrical/mechanical interface issues, and audit documentation.
Targeted Webinars
Focused 2- to 3-hour digital sessions: Efficient, location-agnostic, and interactive. Ideal for timely updates on regulatory changes, specialized safety directives, or training globally dispersed project teams.
Keynotes & Briefings
Seasoned subject-matter speakers for international industrial conferences, trade association summits, and corporate boardrooms. We break down complex Eurasian regulatory frameworks and trade sanctions into clear, actionable business strategies.
Key Areas of Expertise: From Strategy to Site Acceptance
1. Regulatory Strategy & Assessment
- Tariff Engineering & HS Code Classification: Legally robust classification under EAEU TN VED nomenclatures to determine mandatory certification scopes.
- Scheme Optimization: Selecting the most cost-effective conformity route (e.g., batch-based clearance under Schemes 3c/3d vs. multi-year serial production under Schemes 1c/1d/5d).
- Gap Analysis: Cross-referencing existing CE, ASME, IEC, or ISO technical files against EAEU GOST standards to minimize duplicate testing costs.
- Authority Liaison: Managing direct regulatory communication with accredited certification bodies, testing laboratories, and state surveillance ministries.
2. On-Site Operations & Verification
- Manufacturing Audit Support: Preparing production sites and accompanying accredited auditors during mandatory factory inspections (Scheme 1c) pursuant to GOST R 54293 / ISO 80079-34.
- Sample Testing & Customs Handling: Managing temporary customs clearance and logistics for test samples shipped to accredited laboratories.
- Local Representative Services: Providing a compliant, independent Authorized Representative domiciled in the EAEU to hold registrations on your behalf.
3. Technical Documentation to GOST Standards
Incomplete or non-compliant engineering dossiers remain the single largest cause of project delays and customs impoundments. We draft, verify, and localize all required operational files directly in Russian:
- Technical Passport (PS): The official life-cycle logbook and technical data dossier for machinery and pressure equipment pursuant to GOST 2.601 / GOST 2.610.
- Safety Justification (OB): The mandatory comprehensive risk assessment required under GOST 33855 for machinery and pressure vessels.
- Operating Manuals (RE): Russian-localized manuals detailing installation, operating parameters, maintenance protocols, and emergency procedures.
- Strength & Stress Calculations: Formal mechanical calculations required for pressure vessels (TR CU 032/2013) and structural steel elements.
Technical Regulations of the EAEU: Core Directives
More than 52 unified Technical Regulations (TR CU / TR EAEU) are currently in force across the Eurasian Economic Union. They establish binding safety baselines for placing goods on the market in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Our consulting practice regularly covers:
| Directive | Regulatory Scope | Representative Sectors & Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| TR CU 010/2011 | Safety of Machinery and Equipment | Industrial machinery, automated production lines, conveyors, machine tools |
| TR CU 004/2011 | Low-Voltage Equipment (LVD) | Switchgear assemblies, control cabinets, electric drives (50–1,000 V AC) |
| TR CU 020/2011 | Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | Active electronics, frequency converters, sensors, PLC controllers |
| TR CU 012/2011 | Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres (EAC Ex) | Explosion-proof machinery, ATEX-rated components, chemical and refinery skids |
| TR CU 032/2013 | Safety of Pressure Equipment | Pressure vessels, process boilers, industrial valves, piping networks |
| TR EAEU 037/2016 | Hazardous Substances in Electricals (RoHS) | Electronic subassemblies, measuring devices, control modules, industrial wiring |
| TR CU 016/2011 | Safety of Gas-Fired Appliances | Industrial gas burners, process heaters, heat-treatment systems, boilers |
| TR CU 019/2011 | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Respiratory protection, protective workwear, safety footwear, fall protection |
We also manage conformity procedures across specialized technical frameworks, including wheeled vehicles (TR CU 018/2011), furniture (TR CU 025/2012), food processing (TR CU 021/2011), industrial lubricants (TR CU 030/2012), and legal metrology (Pattern Approval Certificates / PAC).
Trade Sanctions & Legal Certainty via Kazakhstan
In addition to technical compliance under EAEU rules, international manufacturers must navigate the extensive export control regimes maintained by the European Union (Regulation (EU) No 833/2014), the United States (EAR / OFAC), and the United Kingdom. Advanced industrial equipment, dual-use technologies, and process machinery face stringent export restrictions. Possessing an EAC certificate does not exempt an exporter from international trade sanctions.
Legal certainty through Kazakhstan: Schmidt & Schmidt operates full-fledged corporate entities in Almaty and Astana. As a founding sovereign member of the EAEU, Kazakhstan maintains internationally accredited conformity assessment bodies and official state registries recognized across the union. We coordinate certification workflows and representation arrangements in strict accordance with Western export controls while securing lawful market access within Central Asia and the wider region.
Engagement Framework & Cost Factors
Our professional fees for consulting, training, and operational project management are structured transparently based on project scope and technical complexity. Key cost drivers include:
- Selected service scope (compact webinars, dedicated multi-day corporate workshops, or turnkey project management);
- Volume of distinct equipment lines, HS tariff classifications, and applicable technical regulations;
- Technical documentation scope (compilation or audit of Technical Passports, Safety Justifications, and calculation dossiers);
- Travel, lodging, and logistical costs for technical experts conducting on-site factory inspections or in-house seminars.
Standard webinars and corporate workshops are typically offered at predictable fixed rates. For comprehensive industrial project management, we provide a customized, transparent proposal following an initial review of your technical files.
Request a Project Consultation
Are you engineering a turnkey delivery, planning to train your global export and design teams, or seeking a technical audit of your EAEU documentation? Contact our compliance specialists to schedule an initial consultation.
