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.

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.

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).

Enhanced Monitoring of EAC-certified Products

The Certification Oversight Authority has announced new measures to intensify inspection controls for certified products. This initiative, announced on May 2, 2024, aims to strengthen the verification of the authenticity of EAC certificates. This includes monitoring existing agreements between accredited certification bodies and authorized representatives, as well as conducting actual production audits at manufacturing sites and particularly inspection controls.

EAC-Certification of goods in Eurasian Economic Union: how does the process work?

Products sold on the Eurasian market (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia) must be safe for consumers and the environment. In order to confirm the safety of products, there are a number of procedures to describe which in the commonly used sense the concept “certification” is usually used, although it is not entirely correct.

EAC Certification and EAC Declaration in Kazakhstan

The sanctions imposed by the EU and the USA against Russia and Belarus, including trade embargoes, asset freezes, and restrictions on financial transactions, can directly affect the EAC certification process.

We help carry out conformity assessment in Kazakhstan. We already have an office in Kazakhstan that is capable of testing product samples and conducting EAC certification, as well as assuming the duties of an authorized representative.

EAC Conformity assessment in Kyrgyzstan

The EAC certification is an approval process for a wide range of products, including machinery, electronic devices, food, and medical equipment. It confirms the conformity of products with the technical standards of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

In Kyrgyzstan, as a member state of the EAEU, EAC certification is mandatory.

Counterfeit Test Reports in the Context of EAC Certification

In recent times, there has been an increase in cases of counterfeit test reports. A test report is an important component of EAC certification, as it proves that the product meets the required standards.

The requirements for plant-based drinks are standardised

By order of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology, a new national standard of the Russian Federation GOST R 70650-2023 "Plant-based beverages (from grain, nuts, coconut). General specifications." was adopted. The document will come into force on 1 May 2023.

The program for developing standards for the technical regulations for low-voltage devices has been updated

On November 25, 2022, Resolution of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) No. 181 of November 22, 2022 was published. With this, a new program for the development (amendment, revision) of standards for the Technical regulation TR CU 004/2011 On safety of low-voltage equipment was approved.

Simplified rules for marking goods with the EAC mark will be introduced

By September 1, 2023, simplified requirements for marking products with the EAC mark will be introduced according to the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

The simplified procedure for EAC declaration of conformity is valid for another year

The new edition sets a date from March 21, 2022 to September 1, 2023, within which compliance with mandatory requirements will be ensured for the EAC declaration in a simplified form.

The safety of children's furniture will be guaranteed by new standards

Rosstandart has approved a number of new editions of standards in the field of furniture manufacture for children.

The technical regulation for nicotine-containing products will be discussed

On September 9, 2022, the public discussion of the draft of the technical regulation of the EAEU for nicotine-containing products will begin.

The standards and customs tariff numbers are replaced in the list of products subject to EAC conformity confirmation

On July 20, 2022, the text of Decree No. 105 of July 13, 2022 “On changes to the unified list of products subject to mandatory EAC conformity assessment” was published.

Extended list of products not subject to the simplified declaration of conformity

This completes the list of products that are not subject to the simplified EAC conformity assessment procedure, which is set by the Government Decree No. 353.

Changing the rules for issuing certificates of state registration of products

This project proposes to introduce a simplified procedure for issuing certificates of state registration of products for 180 days

Changes to the Technical Regulations TR CU 004/2011 and TR CU 020/2011 have been adopted

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

New intergovernmental norms regarding TR EAEU On safety of natural gas will be introduced

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

Conformity assessment schemes are to be changed

This proposes to approve temporary measures (for a period of one year) to streamline the procedures for assessing compliance with requirements of technical regulations.

Temporary additions to the EAC Conformity Assessment schemes

The draft proposes to expand the schemes of the EAC conformity assessment with the rules of a temporary procedure for confirming compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the to supplement EAEU in relation to e-commerce goods.

The technical regulation TR CU 019/2011 will be changed

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved the amendments to TR CU 004/2011

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The transfer of the EAC certificate to another certification body

One mesage was posted on the Rosaccreditation website on November 17, 2021. This communicated that it is currently possible to transfer the EAC certificate to another certification body.

The European Commission has published harmonized standards for medical devices

The European Commission has recognized 9 harmonized standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrical Commission (IEC) related to medical devices. These ISO and IEC documents are used unchanged like European standards EN ISO or EN IEC.

Common mistakes made by foreign manufacturers in the conformity assessment procedure

This article refers to some common mistakes that can be prevented and thus additional costs, violations or the invalidation of received EAC certificates and the EAC declarations.

Scheme of the EAC declaration 1d

This article will outline what the scheme of the EAC declaration 1d is, what its features are, what are the difficulties with its use can occur and also how it differs from other schemes (particularly scheme 3d).

The technical regulation TR CU 019/2011 is about to be changed

Draft changes to the Technical Regulation TR CU 019/2011 "TR CU 019/2011 On safety of personal protective equipment" were published on the website of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The procedure for creating and accepting standards for the technical regulations of the EAEU will be changed

The members of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Union have a new version of the procedure for developing and adopting standards necessary for the application and implementation of the requirements of the technical regulations of the EAEU.

GOST 3034-2021 for oatmeal came into force

In the standards of the current legislation, the EAC declaration is provided as a conformity assessment for oatmeal.

Responsibility of the applicant for EAC certification and EAC declaration

For Russian and Eurasian legislation, the applicant for EAC certification and EAC declaration is a central figure who bears full responsibility for possible violations.

New requirements of the technical regulation for dairy products

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

List of products that are not subject to the simplified EAC conformity assessment in 2022

On April 5, 2022, the Resolution of the Ministry of Industry and Trade dated March 25, 2022 No. 1003 "On Approval of the List of Products with Indicated Customs Tariff Numbers" came into force.

Changes to EAC certificates and EAC declarations

Due to a lack of attention when filling out documents, typing errors, but also due to changes in the important information in the organization of the applicant and/or manufacturer, the question arises of how changes to EAC certificates and EAC declarations, which have already been issued, can be made.

Invalidation of the EAC certificate and the EAC declaration

When EAC certificates or EAC declarations are issued with violations of the law, this will inevitably result in the invalidity of the issued certificates of conformity.

Possible reasons for increasing the time and cost of EAC certification

The costs for the EAC certification and EAC declaration of products as well as the time required are increasing regularly.

The entry into force of the TR EAEU 048/2019 will be postponed by one year

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

Certificates of Conformity will be automatically renewed in 2022 and issued in a simplified form

The document stipulates the automatic extension of the validity of certificates of conformity by 12 months and their simplified issuance in the current year.

GOSTs for food came into force on March 1st

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

Rules for the TR Marking from March 1, 2022

This approved the rules for TR marking of products on the Russian market.

Discussion about changes in the process of developing standards for packaging has started

On February 8, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission began discussing changes in the procedure for developing the standards of the Technical Regulation TR CU TR CU 005/2011 On safety of packaging, including the procedure for conformity assessment.

The list of devices subject to EAC certification or EAC declaration according to TR CU 032/2013 has been updated

This approved changes to the list of products for which, in addition to a customs declaration, a certificate of conformity in form of EAC Certificate or EAC Declaration (or information about it) must be submitted in accordance with the Technical Regulation TR CU 032/2013 “On safety of pressure equipment”.

The procedure for the development, acceptance, modification and cancellation of the Technical Regulations has been approved

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

A list of energy-consuming devices that are subject to a mandatory conformity assessment has been published

This approved the list of energy-consuming devices for which compliance with technical regulations must be checked and the confirmations of conformity (in the form of a EAC certificate or an EAC declaration) must be issued.

The procedure for importing products into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union has been changed

This article explains the main changes that are key for foreign manufacturers.

The program for developing standards for TR CU 010/2011 has been updated

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The procedure for including accredited certification bodies and testing laboratories in the register of conformity assessment bodies of the EAEU is being revised

The conformity assessment can be in the form of the EAC certification, EAC declaration and state registration.

New lists of products subject to EAC certification or declaration have been approved

The Government of the Russian Federation has approved new lists: the Unified List of Products subject to mandatory EAC Certification and to EAC Declaration.

Technical committee for standardization in the field of musical instruments is established

EAC certificate, EAC Declaration or Certificate on the state hygienic registration serve as conformity confirmation of products when imported into Russia.

Lists of standards according to TR CU 016/2011 come into force in a new edition

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

Technical regulation TR EAEU 046/2018 came into force

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The list of products that are subject to the EAC declaration according to TR EAEU 037/2016 has been updated

The list of products for which, in addition to a customs declaration, a certificate of conformity in the form of an EAC declaration according to TR EAEU 037/2016 "On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" has been changed.

The ordinance on the issuing of certain requirements of the technical regulations for packaged water was issued

The Technical Regulation sets minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The lists of products subject to EAC certification or declaration according to TR CU 019/2011 and TR CU 028/2012 have been changed

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The Technical Regulation for toys will be changed

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The customs tariff numbers for pressure equipment and particular types of special foodstuff including dietic clinical and dietic protective nutrition will be updated

Confirmation of conformity (e.g. in the form of an EAC certificate or an EAC Declaration) according to the requirements laid down in the EAEU.

The 52nd Technical Regulation TR EAEU “On Safety of Underground Vehicles” was adopted in Russia

The technical regulation relates to the requirements for marking and regulations for their use as well as forms, schemes and procedures for conformity assessment in the form of, for example, EAC certification or EAC declaration

The list of products that are subject to EAC certification or declaration will be updated

On December 6, 2021, a public discussion began on the changes to the list of products subject to the EAC certification or EAC declaration.

The Russian government extends the simplified procedure for the import of medical devices to fight COVID-19

The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin, chaired a weekly meeting of the Presidium of the Coordinating Council of the Government to Combat the Spread of the New Coronavirus Infection in Russia.

The forms of the EAC certificates and declarations will be changed

This approves the uniform forms of EAC certificates and EAC declarations.

The technical regulation for agricultural or forestry operation vehicles and trailers have been changed

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The list of devices that are subject to certification or declaration according to TR CU 010/2011 comes into force in a new edition from 01.01.2022

It changes the list of products for which, in addition to the customs declaration, a confirmation of conformity (e.g. an EAC certificate or an EAC declaration) according to the technical regulation TR CU“ On safety of machinery and equipment” must be attached.

An experiment on labeling home appliances will take place in the Russian Federation in 2022

It is impossible to import products, which are subject to the marking system “Chestny ZNAK”, into the EAEU territory, to carry out the conformity assessment procedures (e.g. in form of EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration) and to sell them without such labeling.

Transfer of the EAC certificates to another certification authority

On November 17, 2021, a notification was published on the website of Rosakkreditierung (Federal Service for Accreditation). This introduced the option of transferring the EAC certificate to a new certification body.

Major shoe manufacturers have stopped shipping shoes to Belarus due to labeling issues

Major shoe manufacturers and exporters have stopped delivering to Belarus. You explain the delivery failure with problems with the compulsory labeling of goods after the successful EAC conformity assessment, which the Belarusian authorities introduced on November 1st.

New requirements for testing laboratories for the mandatory EAC conformity assessment come into force

This defines the necessary information that accredited testing laboratories have to submit to Rosaccreditation for the mandatory EAC conformity assessment.

The rules for establishing and maintaining a uniform register of expert auditors have been approved

On November 11, 2021, the Government of the Russian Federation Ordinance No. 1923 of November 9, 2021 was published. The procedure for creating and maintaining a uniform register of expert auditors was thus approved.

The technical regulation TR EAEU 050/2021 for civil protection products has been published

On November 8, 2021, the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 100 "On the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union" On the safety of products for civil protection and protection against natural and man-made emergencies" was published. The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The technical regulations TR CU 004/2011 and TR CU 020/2011 will be changed

On November 16, 2021 the public discussion of the changes with regard to TR CU 004/2011 “On safety of low-voltage equipment” and TR CU 020/2011 “On electromagnetic compatibility” began. The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The technical regulation TR CU 012/2011 On safety of the equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres is changed

On November 16, 2021 the public discussion of the draft of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Union “About changes to the technical regulations TR CU 012/2011 “On safety of the equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres“. The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The service for tracking the importation of product samples will be created by the Federal Service for Accreditation (Rosaccreditation) and the Federal Customs Service of Russia

During the speech at the International Customs Forum 2021, the head of the national accreditation body announced the creation of a service to track the import of product samples in the course of EAC conformity assessment.

The list of devices that are subject to conformity assessment with the Technical Regulation TR CU 032/2013 will be changed

On October 27, 2021 the public discussion of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission “On changes to the list of products for which, in addition to customs declarations, a certificate of conformity such as an EAC certificate or EAC declaration (or information about it) is required".

The introduction of labeling in the “Chestny ZNAK” system for bottled water is being gradually introduced by the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to gradually introduce labeling in the “Chestny ZNAK” system (Честный знак - honest sign) for bottled water in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This marking is required for the implementation of the EAC conformity assessment.

The technical regulation TR EAEU 037/2016 On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment will be changed

On October 25, 2021, a draft to amend TR EAEU 037/2016 "On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" was published on the EAEU website. The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The ISO / IEC 17030 standard with requirements for external conformity marks has been updated

Products to be placed on the market in Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union for the first time are subject to the conformity assessment in form of an EAC certification or EAC declaration. If the conformity check is successful, the products must be marked with the EAC conformity mark.

The HS-Codes of the fire extinguishers will be clarified

On October 6, 2021, the public discussion of the draft of the board of the Eurasian Economic Union “On amendment of the resolution of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No.

Compulsory labeling of goods. Goods labeling system "Chestny ZNAK"

The national identification system "Chestny ZNAK" aims to eliminate counterfeit, contraband and sanctioned goods. This article is about what the goods labeling system "Chestny ZNAK" is, what role it plays in conformity assessment, and how goods must be labeled etc.

The 50th technical regulation is issued in the EAEU

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has adopted the technical regulation TR EAEU "On the safety of products for civil protection and protection against natural and man-made emergencies". The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

Changes to the lists of furniture and attractions that are subject to the conformity assessment will be introduced

On October 5th, 2021, the public discussion of the Eurasian Economic Commission project began. This introduces changes to the technical regulations in the area of EAC certification.

The updated procedure for the import of products into the EAEU area has been approved

On September 24, 2021, the regulation of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 143 of September 21, 2021 was published and came into force.

The changes to the technical regulation TR CU 012/2011 are being discussed in Russia

On September 10, 2021, the public discussion on the draft of the amendments to the technical regulation TR CU 012/2011 “On safety of the equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres”” began in Russia. The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The lists of standards according to TR CU 007/2011 “On the safety of products for children and teenagers” are to be updated

On September 10, 2021, a draft of updated lists of standards to meet the requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 007/2011 “On the safety of products for children and teenagers” was presented for public discussion. The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

GLN and GTIN number for EAC certification and EAC declaration

In the area of international trade, there is a tendency to simplify and standardize processes inside and outside the company. Systems with GLN and GTIN numbers have been introduced exactly for this purpose. This article is about what GLN and GTIN numbers are, what they are used for, what advantages they have and what role they play in the EAC conformity assessment.

Changes to the list of vehicles requiring compliance were put up for discussion

A public discussion of the draft decision of the Economic Commission Council takes places from August 23 in Russia. This establishes the list of products for which, in addition to customs declarations, a certificate of conformity is required. The certificate of conformity for vehicles (EAC certificate or EAC declaration) is an official confirmation that the products meet the requirements of the technical regulations TR CU 018/2011 "On the safety of wheeled vehicles".

The EAEU countries plan to found a regional organization of accreditation

On August 20, 2021, information on the creation of a Regional Organization of Accreditation (ROA) was published on the website of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Organisation which will act in the interests of the EAEU countries in the region. In order to export the products to the EAEU countries, a certificate of conformity (EAC certificate, EAC declaration, certificate of state registration ) necessary.

Penalties for violating the EAC certification rules

Due to the EAC certification and EAC declaration it is established that a product or service meets the requirements of technical regulations, standards and other official documents. The EAC certification is carried out by authorized, accredited bodies with subsequent issuance of an EAC certificate. The EAC declaration is drawn up by the domestic manufacturer, importer or an authorized representative of a foreign manufacturer and entered in the uniform register.

Changes to the list of tractors and trailers requiring compliance are planned

On August 23, 2021, a public discussion began on the draft resolution of the board of the Eurasian Economic Union "On changes to the resolution of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 of April 12, 2016". This approved the list of products for which the submission of a certificate of conformity in accordance with the technical regulation TR CU 031/2012 is required.

Requirements for clothing for children and adolescents

On August 18, 2021, recommendations on the choice of clothes for children and adolescents were published on the website of the Federal Service for the Supervision of the Protection of Consumer Rights and Consumer Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor). The forms of attestation of conformity of clothing for children and adolescents are state registration, EAC Certification, EAC Declaration.

Uniform sanitary and epidemiological requirements are supplemented by provisions on skin disinfectants

On September 5, 2021 the decision of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 99 “On amendment of section 20 of chapter II of the uniform sanitary and epidemiological and hygienic requirements for products (goods) under hygienic and epidemiological supervision (control)” comes into force. Depending on the type of disinfectant, there are different types of confirmation of conformity. State hygienic registration is one of the most widespread forms in the Russian Federation.

A public discussion has started in Russia about the list of products that fall under the EAC declaration according to TR EAEU 036/2016

On August 16, 2021, a public discussion began on the draft of the list of products, with a certificate of conformity e.g. EAC Declaration (or information on it) on compliance with the requirements of TRs EAEU 036/2016 "On the requirements for gaseous fuel" except for the customs declaration is required.

The rules for the mandatory conformity assessment of products falling under the standards have been approved

On July 30, 2021, the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1265 "On Approval of Rules for Compulsory Conformity Assessment of Products" was published and came into force. It concerns the products listed in the first paragraph of Section 3 in are listed in Article 46 of the Federal Act "On Technical Regulations" of July 24, 2021.

The board of the Eurasian Economic Commission has approved the draft of the technical regulations for high-voltage electrical equipment

On July 30, 2021, the regulation of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission regarding the technical regulations for high-voltage electrical equipment came into force. The draft of the technical regulations "On the safety of high-voltage electrical equipment" was approved.

New standards for the Technical Regulations 034/2013 on the safety of meat and meat products are being developed

The EAEU has developed a program to update the standards for the technical regulation TR CU 034/2013. The technical regulations contain safety requirements for meat and meat products.

Changes in the lists of devices that are subject to conformity assessment according to the technical regulation TR CU 032/2013 are being discussed in Russia

From July 21 to August 10, 2021, there will be a public discussion on the draft to amend the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission No.12 of January 22, 2019.

New changes in the procedure for registering EAC declarations are planned

On July 21, 2021, a public discussion began on the draft of the amendments to the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 41 of March 20, 2018.

TR EAEU 046/2018 On safety of natural gas comes into force next year

The list of products that are subject to the technical regulation TR EAEU 046/2018 "On the safety of natural gas" is currently being examined.

Changes to the lists of foods that are subject to mandatory conformity assessment are being discussed in Russia

On July 19, 2021, a public discussion began on two draft amendments to the lists of foods for which a confirmation of conformity (or information on such a document) must be submitted in addition to

Lists of standards in the technical regulation TR CU 016/2011 for gas-powered devices have been updated

On July 16, 2021, the decision of the board of directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 86 of July 13, 2021 was published. The updated lists of the standards according to TR CU 016/2011 "On the safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels" were approved. The document comes into force six months after the date of its official publication.

Changes in the Technical Regulations for rail infrastructure are approved in Russia

Changes in the Technical Regulations for rail infrastructure were made in Russia at the beginning of July.

The list of production in the technical regulation TR CU 019/2011 is changed

Since July 7th, the project of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission "On changes to the resolution of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 79 of June 13, 2012" has been discussed. With this decision, the list of products was approved for which a certificate of conformity (or information on the certificate of conformity) is required with the submission of the customs declaration.

The program for developing standards for oil and fat products has been updated

The board of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved a new version of the program for the development of standards for the technical regulation for oil and fat products.

The list of standards according to the technical regulation TR CU 020/2011 has been updated

On July 2, 2021, the decision of the board of directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 77 of June 29, 2021 was published. The document contains the lists of international and regional standards according to TR CU 020/2011 "On electromagnetic compatibility".

The procedure for creating and maintaining a uniform register of certificates of conformity has been updated

On June 21, 2021, Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 935 of June 19, 2021 was published and came into force immediately. The document changes the procedure for establishing and maintaining a unified register of certificates of conformity, for providing information contained in the specified register, and for paying for the provision of that information.

New procedures for the suspension, renewal, revocation and declaration of invalidity of EAC certificates and EAC declarations have been published

On June 21, 2021, the official publication of the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 936 of June 19, 2021 was published. This created new procedures for the suspension, renewal, revocation and declaration of invalidity of EAC certificates and EAC declarations detected.

A new plan for the development and revision of the technical regulations of the EAEU was approved

On June 8, 2021, the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 57 of April 23, 2021 was published. A new plan for the development and revision of the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (TR EAEU) was approved.

The program for the development of standards of the Technical Regulations 016/2011 On safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels has been updated

On June 1, 2021, the decision of the board of directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 58 of May 25, 2021 was officially published. A new program for the development of standards of the Technical Regulation 016/2011 was thus approved.

The period of validity of the newly issued certificates of state registration for perfume and cosmetic products will be determined

On June 8, 2021, a public discussion began on the draft of the board of directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission for the introduction of changes to the Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 "On the safety of perfumes and cosmetic products".

New standards for the Technical Regulation TR CU 016/2011

New standards for the technical regulation TR CU 016/2011 On the safety of gas operated devices are being developed and updated. The standards determine the requirements of TR CU 016/2011.

A draft for changes to the Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 "On the safety of machinery and equipment" has been published in Russia

On June 1, 2021, a draft resolution to amend the Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 “On the safety of machinery and equipment” was published in Russia.

The list of building materials that are subject to EAC certification is to be expanded

Since the counterfeiting of building materials has spread widely in the EAEU market, the list of products requiring EAC certification is being expanded for later export to the EAEU countries.

The demand for furniture and home furnishings in Russia increased almost 1.5 times in 2020

During the corona pandemic, many Russians realized how important it is for home improvement to create coziness and comfortable conditions not only for recreation, but also for working from home. The demand for furniture and furnishings in Russia increased therefore by 48%.

Changes to the specification of GTIN and GLN numbers in the conformity assessment procedure

The changes concern the indication of the GLN and GTIN numbers when entering the information for the registration of the EAC declaration with the Federal State Information System (FGIS) of the Rosaccreditation

Draft of changes to the Technical Regulation for meat products TR CU 034/2013 is put up for discussion

The draft of the amendments No. 1 of the Technical Regulation TR CU 034/2013 “On the safety of meat and meat products” was submitted for public discussion.

The list of fish products that are subject to a conformity assessment is currently being publicly discussed in Russia

From May 12 to June 11, 2021, a project aiming to approve the list of fish products will be publicly discussed.

The discussion about amendments in the Technical Regulation for perfumes and cosmetic products has started in Russia

On May 11, 2021, the Eurasian Economic Union initiated a procedure for the public discussion of amendments no. 3 in the Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 "On the safety of perfumes and cosmetic products". The discussion will last 65 days and ends on July 15th.

The draft of the procedure for the elaboration, adoption, amendment and repeal of the technical regulations of the EAEU is being discussed publicly in Russia

From April 29 to May 29, 2021, the changes to the procedure for the elaboration, adoption, amendment and repeal of the technical regulations of the EAEU will be publicly discussed in Russia.

The procedure for maintenance of the register of EAC Certificates and EAC Declarations will be changed

From April 22 to June 11, 2021, the changes in the procedure for creating and maintaining the register of the issued EAC Certificates and EAC Declarations will be publicly discussed.

Labels on the packaging will be more visible in the EAEU countries

On April 28, the transition period for changes to the Technical Regulation TR CU 022/2011 "On food marking" ended.

The Technical Regulation TR CU 032/2013 is being changed in Russia

The drafts of the changes to the Technical Regulation TR CU 032/2013 "On safety of pressure equipment" will be discussed in Russia by the end of July.

GTIN and GLN in the conformity assessment procedure

On January 29, 2021, the decision of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade No. 877 of December 30, 2020 was published. It contains changes to the decision No. 478 of July 31, 2020 regarding the manufacturer's GLN number and the GTIN number of the products during the EAC Declaration.

The demand for clothing and shoes from around the world continues to grow in Russia

More than 80% of the clothes and shoes sold in Russia are imported from numerous countries around the world. In addition, the sales volume continues to grow from year to year.

The Technical Regulation TR CU 007/2011 "On the safety of the products for children and teenagers" will be changed in Russia

Am 30. April 2021 hat eine öffentliche Diskussion über die Entwürfe der Änderungen im TR ZU 007/2011 "Über die Sicherheit von Produkten für Kinder und Jugendliche" in Russland begonnen. Die Diskussion soll am 30. Juli 2021 enden.

The Technical Regulation for the building materials will be drawn up by the EAEU

On April 22, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved a new version of the plan to develop and amend the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to the plan, 11 new Technical Regulations will be created and changes will be made to 42 existing Technical Regulations .

The Technical Regulation TR CU 032/2013 “On safety of pressure equipment” has been changed

At the meeting on April 22nd, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission decided to change the Technical Regulations TR CU "On Safety of Pressure Equipment". The changes include the terms of the Technical Regulation, the scope of the TR as well as technical corrections.

A public discussion on the drafting of procedures for the suspension, renewal, invalidation and revocation of EAC certificates and EAC declarations has started in Russia

On April 15, 2021, a draft of the government of the Russian Federation was submitted for public discussion. It concerns the procedure for the suspension, renewal, declaration of invalidity and revocation of the EAC certificates and EAC declarations.

Transitional provisions of the TR EAEU 049/2020 "On the requirements for pipelines for the transport of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons" have been approved

On April 9, 2021, the decision of the board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 39 of April 6, 2021 was published. The transitional provisions for the implementation of TR EAEU 049/2020 “On the requirements for pipelines for the transport of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons” were approved.

A public discussion about the draft changes in TR CU 010/2011 has started

On March 26, 2021, the public discussion on the draft amendments in TR CU 010/2011 "On safety of machinery and equipment" began. The discussion ends on April 22, 2021.

The Technical Regulation TR CU 005/2011 will be changed

On March 31, 2021, the draft amendments in TR CU 005/2011 "On safety of packaging" No. 4 were published on the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Changes in the technical regulations "On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products" were publicly discussed in Russia

On February 25, 2021, a public discussion on the draft amendments to the Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 "On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products" began in Russia.

What to look out for when applying for EAC certification

Despite sanctions and political disputes, the Eurasian and especially the Russian market remain attractive for many european manufacturers. The corresponding conformity assessment - EAC certification or EAC declaration - is a major obstacle for many foreign entrepreneurs due to its complexity, language differences and the very dynamic development of technical regulations and legislation in the field of industrial safety and consumer protection.

Changes in the Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 were approved

On March 12, 2021, the Decision No. 28 of March 9, 2021 of the Eurasian Economic Commission was published. It means that new standards have been passed that have established the new requirements of TR CU 010/2011 “On the safety of machines and systems”.

Electronic certificates of conformity will soon be introduced in the EAEU

The responsible bodies of the members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) held a working session on March 18, 2021. The main topic of the working session was the transition to the electronic certificates of conformity.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation proposed to change the criteria for the inclusion of the EAC certification bodies and testing laboratories in the unified register

On March 4, 2021, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation sent a letter to the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation. The letter concerned the revision of the criteria for the inclusion of the EAC certification bodies and testing laboratories in the unified register, Initial criteria were approved by the Order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1236 of September 21, 2019.

Amendments to the registration of EAC certificates and EAC declarations: an overview

Since January 1st, 2021 significant changes apply to the process of registering EAC certificates and EAC declarations. Here are the most important points at one glance.

Who is allowed to register the EAC declaration: Updates

On January 1, 2021, a new procedure for registration of EAC declarations approved by Decision of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade No. 478 of July 31, 2020 came into effect. EAC declarations must be independently registered by applicants through the electronic service FSIS Rosaccreditation.

Amendments planned for the registration of EAC certificates and declarations

On december 8, 2020 a public discussion on two draft decisions of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEC) Board began.
They concern changes in the rules for issuing EAC certificates and declarations.

End of the VAT reduction

The 3% reduction of VAT to 16% introduced by the German government as part of the economic stimulus package to combat economic damage caused by the Corona crisis will end at the end of this year.

Transitional provisions for TR EAEU 048/2019 adopted

On 25 November 2020, the decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) No. 146 of 17 November 2020 was officially published.

This decision establishes the transitional periods for the entry into force of the technical regulation TR EAEU 048/2019 On the energy efficiency requirements for energy consuming appliances.

Amendments planned in TR CU 007/2011 On the safety of products for children and teenagers

Until November 30, 2020, a public debate on the draft amendments to the technical regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 007/2011 On the safety of products for children and young people will be held.

Technical regulation on furniture safety to be updated

The technical regulation TR CU 025/2012 On furniture safety is to be updated.

The amendments mainly concern product identification, which has to be carried out by the certification body in the presence of the applicant when an EAC certificate is obtained. The registration of the EAC declaration can be done by the manufacturer /official representative or seller as well as by the test laboratory.

New GOST standard for food

The new GOST-standard R 56016-2020 “Conformity assessment. The procedure for the compulsory attestation of product conformity with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union "On Food Safety” was developed as a replacement for the GOST standard R 56016-2014. This standard is used for the conformity assessment of products according to TR CU 021/2011 on food safety.

TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products to be updated

On November 16, 2020 a public discussion on the draft update of TR CU 017/2011 " On the safety of light industry products" has started. The regulations must be revised and adapted to the new standards.

Marking with the "Fair Sign”

The distribution of low quality or counterfeit products is a serious problem not only for the consumer, but also for the producer. The analysis of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia confirms that more than 6 million units of counterfeit products have been identified on the russian market since 2018. Without a special system it was difficult to track the movement of such products. Therefore the “Fair Mark” system (Chestnyj ZNAK) was introduced.

The list of standards for vehicles has been updated

On October 5, 2020 the decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission no. 118 of September 29, 2020 was published. This decision contains the list of revised norms of the technical regulation TR CU 018/2011 On safety of wheeled vehicles.

The list of building materials requiring certification is supplemented

By December 1 the Ministry of Industry and Trade will submit to the Government of the Russian Federation draft amendments to Decree no. 982 of December 1, 2009 “Uniform List of Products Subject to Certification and Declaration”.

Technical regulation On energy efficiency will come into force later

On September 16 a public discussion on the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) no. 144 of August 8, 2019, has begun. In this decision the draft technical regulation TR EAEU 048/2019 The requirements for the energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices was approved.

Import of samples for testing purposes for EAC certification

We’re often asked, if samples have to be marked with the EAC mark before they’re shipped into the laboratories in Russia.

Amendments to EAEU's technical regulation “On safety of chemical products” submitted for discussion

The changes in the Eurasian Economic Union's Technical Regulation TR EAEU 041/2017 “On Safety of Chemical Products” , initiated by the Ministry

Artisan shoes and fragrance samples excluded from the list of goods liable to compulsory marking

Government Decree No. 1973-p of July 28, 2020 excludes the following types of goods from the list of goods subject to mandatory marking in Russia:

TR CU 020/2011, TR CU 004/2011 and TR EAEU 037/2016: the product list is updated

On 22 July 2020, the public discussion on the registration of changes in the list of products subject to conformity assessment started.

The first standards for floor coverings in Russia have been approved

On 1 March 2021, two new national standards for floor coverings will come into force.

Changes on TR CU 016/2011 On safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels are planned

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Union has included changes on the technical regulation TR CU 016/2011 On safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels in the plan for the development of technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia approved drafts for technical regulation of high voltage equipment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Russia approved the drafts for the technical regulation of high voltage equipment. The public discussion on the draft of the technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (TR EAEU) “On safety of high voltage equipment” has already began on April 24, 2018.

Public discussion on the development of standards for explosion-proof devices

On May 15, 2020 a public discussion on the development of standards that are necessary for the implementation TR CU 012/2011 "On the safety of EX equipment has begun.

A number of new GOST standards have been in force since June

Since June 2020 around 250 russian and interstate norms have become effective.

The transition period for technical regulations on play equipment is over

From 1 June 2020 on, in all member states of the EAEU the uniform safety requirements for equipment on playgrounds according to TR EAEU 042/2017 “On safety of children's playgrounds” will be valid.

Public discussion on revision of GOSTs in TR CU 017/2011 "On safety of light industry products" began

On April 22 a public discussion regarding the changes of GOST standards to ensure compliance with the requirements of TR ZU 017/2011began.

Modifications in the technical regulation TR CU 009/2011 On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products came into force

On May 6, 2020 the technical regulation TR CU 009/2011 On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products came into force.

The work of the certification bodies and the laboratories shall be resumed

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of economic development of the Russian Federation recommended the regions to resume the work of the certification bodies and the laboratories.

The technical regulation on fire safety in Russia will be updated

Russia has prepared a draft regulation, which approves the list of products, which underlie the Technical Regulation on fire safety no. 123-FZ of July 22, 2008.

Current recommendations for surveillance and audits at times of COVID-19

The Ministry for Industry and Trade, the Ministry for economic development of the Russian Federation and the accreditation authority have elaborated some temporary recommendations for surveillance, manufacturing audits and sampling as well as an extension of the validity of certifications due to the spread of coronavirus.

Creation and maintenance of the register of issued EAC certificates and EAC declarations shall be improved

Until May 15, 2020 a draft for regulating creation and maintenance of the register of issued conformity assessments has been discussed in public.

Limitation of state registration to reduce the spread of coronavirus

On April 13, 2020 the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (ECE) no. 38 of April 8, 2020, which completes the current measures to fight corona infections (2019-nCoV), has been released.

Rosaccreditation will develop recommendations for conducting remote inspection control

In the course of the corona pandemic, the federal accreditation authority Rosskkreditazija plans to develop recommendations about possibility of remote inspection controls and production audits.

How can you make changes to the issued EAC-certificate or EAC-declaration?

It is not uncommon for the manufacturer to determine after registering the certificate of conformity - be it an EAC-certificate or an EAC-declaration - that the information in the certificate of co

A New Standard for Drinking Water Supply in Russia

Rosstandart creates a completely new form of the standard that never existed before.

A List of Firefighting Equipment Subjected to Certification and Declaration

The list of firefighting goods subjected to mandatory conformity assessment comes into force on January 1, 2020.

The Conformity Requirements for the TR EAEU 040/2016 “On Safety of Fish Products”

According to the Technical Regulation, production and realization of fish products, which have had the conformity assessment by GOST R, was allowed in the territory of the EAEU member countries unt

New regulations for determining the country of origin when importing goods into EAEU-States

On January 12, 2019, the decision №49 of the Eurasian Economic Union concerning the determination of the country of origin for the import of goods into EAEU-States came into force.

Differences between the CE and the EAC Marking

The present article is meant to clarify the intent and purpose of the CE Marking and the EAC Marking.

The Register of Pressure Equipment has been published

On January 8, 2019, the Eurasian Economic Union has published the register of pressure equipment subject to an EAC Certification.

Register of all attractions subject to an EAC Certification has been created

On January 18, 2019, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has passed the register of attractions subject to an EAC Certification.

Register of electronic equipment passed

The register of electronic equipment for which the use of hazardous substances is restricted, will come into force on November 18, 2018.

New rules on the validity of EAC declarations

Decision №41 „On the validity of EAC Declarations compliant with the minimum requirements of the technical regulations of the EAEU“ has entered into force on July 1, 2018.

New rules for the creation of registration numbers for EAC certificates and EAC declarations

On July 1, 2018, new rules have come into force that concern the creation of registration numbers for EAC declarations in the registers of the Federal Accreditation Service Rosakreditatsia.

Technical Regulation TR EAEU 042/2017 On safety of children's playgrounds

On May 29, 2018 the Eurasian Economic Union has passed new regulations on products that do not only require a customs declaration, but also a conformity assessment with the regulation TR EAEU 042/2017 On safety of children's playgrounds.

The technical regulation TR EAEU 040/2016 On safety of fish products comes into force

On September 1, 2017, the technical regulation TR EAEU 040/2016 On safety of fish products comes into force. The corresponding resolution has been passed on October 18, 2016.

New technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union on fire safety passed

The new technical regulation TR EAEU 043/2017 On requirements for fire safety and extinguishing devices has been passed. It shall enter into force on January 1, 2020 and thereby replace the national regulations. Until 2020, fire safety certificates of the respective country have to be applied for.

The difference between the EAC Certificate and the EAC Declaration

The attestation of conformity according to the requirements of technical regulations and standards of is one of the conditions for the export of products requiring conformity to Russia and other member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan).

New Technical Regulation TR EAEU 042/2017 On safety of children's playgrounds passed

On May 17, 2017, the new technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union TR EAEU 042/2017 On safety of children's playgrounds has been passed. It contains the binding safety requirements for playground equipment, floor coverings for children's playgrounds, as well as rules for their project planning, assembly, use, transport, and recycling..

The applicant can call back the EAC Declaration

The Russian Federal Service for Accreditation is offering a new electronic service for the voluntary cancellation of GOST declarations as well as

The technical regulation TR EAEU 037/2016 On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment published

The technical regulation TR EAEU 037/2016 determines unified requirements for the permissible concentration of lead, quicksilver, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in electronic devices.

The technical regulation "On safety of attractions" has been published

On October 18, 2016, the technical regulation "On safety of attractions" has been passed in Moscow during the meeting of the Eurasion Economic Commission. The document was finally published on December 23, 2016.

Introduction of a new form of EAC Certificates and EAC Declarations

On December 22, 2016, a new form of EAC Certificates and EAC Declarations for the attestation of conformity with the TR CU regulations will be introduced in the Eurasian Economic Union.

EAEU passes new technical regulations

On October 18, a series of important rules in the field of technical and non-tariff regulation has been passed in Moscow, among them three new technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Stricter Regulation of EAC and GOST certification in Russia

The Federal Service for Accreditation Rosakkreditatsiya plans to significantly increase the control of the issuing of GOST and