On 23 April 2026, the European Union adopted Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506, introducing another package of sanctions against Russia. The regulation expands existing restrictions, strengthens anti-circumvention measures, and introduces new compliance obligations for businesses operating internationally.
On 22 May 2026, Order No. 71 of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), dated 19 May 2026, was officially published. The document approves a draft amendment to Technical Regulation TR CU 032/2013 “On the Safety of Equipment Operating Under Excessive Pressure”.
On April 8, 2026, Decision No. 36 of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) dated March 13, 2026, was officially published. This decision introduces significant amendments to the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union "On the safety of machinery and equipment" (TR CU 010/2011).
Medical products may continue to be authorized under national rules. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has extended the transition period for the introduction of a unified system for the registration of medical devices. The relevant amending protocol to the sectoral agreement was signed by the Member States on 29 December 2025.
On October 10, 2025, the official publication of Decision No. 87 of the Collegial Body of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) dated October 7, 2025, was announced. This decision introduces amendments to Decision No. 177 of the Collegial Body of the EEC dated December 22, 2020. The amendments concern the update of the lists of standards required for compliance with the technical regulation TR CU 009/2011 “On the Safety of Perfume and Cosmetic Products”.
Explosion protection is a field that follows almost uniform fundamental principles of explosion safety worldwide. Still there are some significant differences between different systems.
Already last year, internal consultations among Kazakh authorities discussed limiting the validity of EAC certificates issued in Kyrgyzstan for placing products on the market. Now, the signs are intensifying: the import of Kyrgyz-certified goods is expected to become significantly more difficult — a step that could have far-reaching consequences for manufacturers and exporters to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
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.
Electronic signatures for document exchange between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will receive unified verification. This is reported by 'Vedomosti'..
The lists of standards are formed in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the EAEU TR 044/2017 “On the safety of drinking water, including natural mineral water”.
