Entry into Force of TR EAEU 048 on Energy Efficiency Postponed Again

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council has once again postponed the entry into force of the technical regulation TR EAEU 048/2019 “On Requirements for the Energy Efficiency of Energy-Consuming Devices”.

Updated Requirements for Technical and Operational Documentation of Medical Devices

As of September 1, 2025, new requirements for the technical documentation required for the registration of a medical device will come into force.

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.

Why are EAC-Certificates being revoked on a huge scale?

Up to half of all EAC certificates issued may soon be declared invalid. What can be done to prevent this from happening with purchased EAC certificates?

During an inspection of the five largest certification bodies in the Eurasian Economic Union in July 2023, significant deficiencies were found in 46.8% of the audit reports used as a basis for issuing EAC certificates.

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.

New requirements for the chocolate

Eurasian Economic Commission has adopted transitional provisions for amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations TR ZU 021/2011 "On Food Safety" adopted by Commission Council Decision No. 173 of 25 November 2022.

TR EAWU 041/2017: Current status of technical regulation for chemical products. Part 1

The entry into force of the TR EAWU 041/2017 is constantly postponed. We explain why this happens and when the regulation could come into force.

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.

Labeling of organic products will be changed in Russia

A draft amendment to the Law on Organic Products has been submitted to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for consideration. It is proposed to allow producers of organic products to use the terms 'eco' and 'bio' on packaging, as well as the words 'organic', 'biodynamic' etc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Russia prepares a new GOST for environmentally friendly toys

The Association of the Children's Goods Industry (AIDT) has initiated a new GOST for environmentally friendly toys. The document is being developed with the participation of experts from Rosstandart and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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.

Metrological certificates are now issued in electronic form

On September 24 the Federal Law of December 27, 2019 N 496-FZ “On Amendments to the Federal Law to ensure uniformity of measurements” comes into force. According to the changes in the current legislation on metrology, the registration of metrological certificates (pattern approval certificate) shall be electronic.

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.

The coming into force of the chemical regulations TR EAWU 041/2017 can be postponed

On september 29, 2020 a public discussion on the coming into force of TR EAEU 041/2017 “On safety of chemicals” has begun.

Russia wants to postpone the entry into force of TR EAEU 047/2018 On safety of alcoholic beverages

The Ministry of economic development of the Russian Federation submitted to the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) a proposal to postpone the entry into force of the technical regulation TR EAEU 047/2018 “On safety of alcoholic beverages”.

Technical rules for toys to be revised

On September 4, 2020 a regular meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission took place, at which it was decided to supplement the plan for the development of technical regulations of the EAEU by amendments to Technical Regulations TR CU 008/2011 “On the safety of toys”.

New GOST norm for universal playgrounds in Russia

Rosstandart has approved the national norm GOST R 59010-2020 “Equipment and covering for playgrounds.Additional safety requirements and test methods for universal playground devices".

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.

A public discussion on amendments of packaging regulations has been initiated

On july 15, 2020 a public discussion on the draft for new modifications of TR CU 005/2011 On safety of packaging was initiated.

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.

Accreditation body in Russia checks the availability of test reports when issuing an EAC certificate

Since July 3, 2020 the accreditation body in Russia compares number and date of test reports of the accredited certification body with the data in the FGIS system entered by the laboratory. Such data is registered in the register of EAC conformity proofs.

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.

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 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.

Modifications of technical regulations for gas installations are prepared

On May 25, 2020 a public discussion about the modifications of the technical regulations of the customs union TR CU 016/2011 On safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels will begin.

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.

Conformity assessment for face masks

Due to the Corona pandemy the demand for face masks has inscreased rapidly. On April 9, 2020 Rosstandart announced on his website the most important standards and requirements for face masks.

Inventory procedure for chemical substances is extended

The Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Russian Federation has again extended the deadline for the inventory procedure for chemical substances.

Uncomplicated sample shipments to Russia

You have decided to sell your goods on the russian market and have already found a business partner in Russia. It turned out, that your product underlies the EAC conformity assessment and shall be assessed within the framework of the technical regulation. Therefore you have to send your samples to the laboratory in Russia.

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.

Safety data sheets for chemical products are registered electronically

Authority in Russia thrive to avoiding bureaucracy in some spheres.

The transition period for the technical regulation 037/2016 "On the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" ends on March 1, 2020

The Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union TR EAEU 037/2016 On the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment is largely harmonized with RoHs Directive 2011/65/EU.

TR CU 032/2013 Pressure equipment category calculator now online

Now you can easily determine what technical requirements must be met for the import of your goods into the territory of the EAEU.

Rospotrebnadzor Issues for the Mandatory Marking of Biologically Active Supplement

Rospotrebnadzor sent a draft on an electronic marking of biologically active supplement to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has made a List of Dairy Products subjected to Mandatory Marking with Control Identification Labels

A meeting of the State Commission on Counteraction of Illicit Traffic of Industrial Products, chaired by the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov, was held.

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) carried the Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) “On the requirements for the energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices”

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) carried the Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) “On the requirements for the energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices” in the August 2019.

GOST for "traffic light" products marking is ready for EEU

Final edition of the GOST for "traffic light" products marking is complete and should be accepted in October.

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.

New rules for all wheeled vehicles and their components

Towards the end of 2018, the Eurasian Economic Commission has issued new standards for all wheeled vehicles and their respective components. These Rules came into force on January 27, 2019.

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 technical regulation on natural gas passed

On January 1, 2022, the new technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union „On safety of combustible natural gas prepared for transportation and (or) use“ will come into force.

New draft legislation on compulsory identification marking

A new draft legislation in Russia suggests new measures to fight counterfeit products. It has already passed the first reading.

Requirements of Technical Regulation On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products updated

The requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products are being updated.

Changes to technical regulations on dairy products and food marking

On December 26, 2017, the Eurasian Economic Commission published resolutions on changes to the technical regulations TR СU 022/2011 On food marking.

New technical regulation to increase energy efficiency of household appliances

Thanks to new requirements for household appliances, up to 40 per cent of power will be saved.

New technical regulation 044/2017 On the safety of bottled water

On September 5, 2017, the Eurasian Economic Commission has published an official resolution about the new technical regulation TR EAEU 044/2017 On safety of packaged potable water including natural mineral water.

Water, gas and electricity meters have to be certified according to GOST

A new regulation for water, gas and electricity meters is to be introduced in Russia soon. The meters will have to be certified according to GOST.

In Kyrgyzstan, technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union come into force

In Kyrgyzstan 18 technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) have come into force. By this, trade barriers are dismantled and unified rules on product certification are implemented.

New technical regulations developed in the Eurasian Economic Union

Since the establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union the member states (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) have passed 44 technical regulations, 35 of which are in force.

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.

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).

Verification of EAC Certificates and EAC Declarations

Recently, we receive an increasing number of inquiries from German companies, to verify the authenticity of EAC c

Draft for technical regulation on the safety of bottled water published

On May 18, 2017, the College of the Eurasian Economic Commission published a draft for the Technical Regulation "On safety of packaged potable water including natural mineral water".

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

Harsher penalties if requirements of TR CU regulations are not met

On December 1, 2016, a law on sharper penalties for the distrubution of products not meeting the requirements of technical regulations was presented to the Russian Duma.

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.

EAEU introduces new technical regulation for mineral fertilizer

During the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission on November 30, 2016, the technical regulation "On requirements for mineral fertilizer" has been passed.

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.

The Eurasian Economic Union passes a new regulation

The EAEU passes the technical regulation TR EAEU 036/2016 On requirements for the gaseous fuel.

Changes to the technical regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products announced

On September 28, 2016, the resolution of the College of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 60 "On the introduction of changes to the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products" has been published.

EAEU develops technical regulations for metros and trams

The Eurasian Economic Commission develops two Technical Regulations "On safety of metro-rolling stock" and "On safety of light rail vehicles and trams".

Draft of the technical regulation "On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" approved

On August 4, 2016, the College of the Eurasian Economic Commission published resolution № 110 on the approval of the technical regulation TR EAEU 037/2016 On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

The Eurasian Economic Union develops a unified data bank of dangerous products

The EAEU's member states and the Eurasian Economic Commission have prepared a convention on the harmonization of the legislature in the field of governmental control about the compliance of require

Transitional period for the introduction of TR CU regulations on rail vehicles and railway infrastructure prolonged

This decision revises the introduction of the compulsory attestation of conformity in the form of the EAC Certificate or EAC Declaration of Rail vehicles and rail infrastructure.

Which one is correct: TR CU certificate or EAC certificate?

The compliance with standards of the technical regulation is indispensable for the import of products subject to conformity to Russia and other member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Stricter controls of GOST certification in Russia

On July 1, 2016, the new law "On standardization" enters into force in Russia. It tightens significantly the requirements for manufacturers regarding the compliance with the national GOST standards.

The Eurasian Economic Union has its own conformity mark now

On February 18, 2016, the resolution of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 15 On changes to the Decision of the Customs Union's Commission № 711 of July 15, 2011 „On the unified EAC Mark in the member states of the Customs Union“ was published.

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