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Digital signatures on documents from EAEU countries will receive legal status
Digital signatures on documents from EAEU countries will receive legal status

Electronic signatures for document exchange between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will receive unified verification. This is reported by 'Vedomosti'..

EAC certification amidst EU and US sanctions against Russia and Belarus: navigating the complex landscape
EAC certification amidst EU and US sanctions against Russia and Belarus: navigating the complex landscape

This article explores the complexities of EAC certification during sanctions and offers guidance on how to navigate this intricate landscape. We offer several strategies on how to obtain the EAC certification in other countries.

The EAEU countries plan to found a regional organization of accreditation
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.

The list of building materials that are subject to EAC certification is to be expanded
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 draft procedure for the invalidation of the test reports has been submitted for public discussion in Russia
The draft procedure for the invalidation of the test reports has been submitted for public discussion in Russia

On April 12, 2021, a public discussion on the draft decree of the Government of the Russian Federation regarding the invalidation of test reports issued by test laboratories began.

What to look out for when applying for EAC certification
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.

Elektronische Konformitätsbescheinigungen werden bald in der EAWU eingeführt
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.

 It is established a transition period for the introduction of GTIN and GLN
Transition period for GTIN and GLN

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 certification in times of Covid-19 pandemic
EAC certification in times of Covid-19 pandemic

On January 10, 2021, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council Decision No. 127 of December 23, 2020, approving temporary measures for EAC certification related to the spread of COVID-19, entered into force.

Technical regulation on furniture safety to be updated
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 standard on production audit to be introduced
New standard on production audit to be introduced

From 1 January 2021, a new GOST standard R 54293-2020 "Production audit within the framework of confirmation of conformity", approved by Rosstandart Decision No 583 of 28 August 2020, will come into force.

This standard will replace the old GOST R 54293-2010, which has been in use since 2010.

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

The list of building materials requiring certification is supplemented
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
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.

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

Draft for technical regulations on pipelines approved
Draft for technical regulations on pipelines approved

On 14 September 2020, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved the draft for a new technical regulation on pipelines by Decision No 114. therefore a new technical regulation “On requirements for pipelines for the transport of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons” will be developed.

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

The first standards for floor coverings in Russia has been approved
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
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.

date and number in the test report are checked for conformity
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.

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

On April 22, 2020 a public discussion on revision of GOSTs in TR CU 017/2011 "On safety of light industry products" began
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.

Register of EAC conformity certificates
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
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.

Uncomplicated sample shipments to Russia
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.

protective equipment
The renewal of the standards for TR CU 019/2011 "On safety of personal protective equipment"

The college of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) adopted the updated list of standards for TR CU 019/2011 "On safety of personal protective equipment" .

meat
Two new positions for TR CU 034/2013 "On the safety of meat and meat products"

On March 26, 2020, the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) No.14.

nicotine products
The requirements for nicotine products

Nicotine products are in a list of goods for which there are specific requirements in the area of the EAEU.

electrical and electronic equipment
TR EAEU 037/2016 "On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" comes into force

On the first of March TR EAEU 037/2016 "On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" comes into force.

The veterinary certificate for gastropods and their larvae
The veterinary certificate for gastropods and their larvae

A form of the veterinary certificate for gastropods and their larvae will appear in the EAEU.

The renewal in the directory of GOSTs for low-voltage equipment

On February 11, a public discussion started on draft updated lists of standards required for the implementation of TR CU 004/2011 On safety of low-voltage equipment.

The completion of the list of standards for food additives

On the 4th of February 2020 began a public discussion on the draft amendments to the List of Standards for Test Methods Regarding Food Additives.

The changes to TR CU 021/2011 "On safety of food"

On the 7th of February 2020 began a public discussion on the draft procedure for introducing changes to the EAEU's technical regulation TR CU 021/2011 "On safety of food" .

The execution of GOSTs for the rules of pressure equipment

At the end of February, the standards development program comes into force.

The powers of Rosstandart and Rospotrebnadzor are changed

On the 22th January,2020 the Government of Russia signed a decision amending a previous decision specifying the supervisory authorities.

The renewal of the certificate when the address changes

On 16th of January, the report of the negotiations was published by the Federal Accreditation Service (Russian Accreditation) on the questions of the application of the regulation regarding the uniform scheme of the conformity assessment.

his is a revision of the list, which was adopted by decision of the EAEU-Council No. 526 of January 28, 2011.
The changes in the uniform list of goods

On the 17th January, 2020 the decision of the Board of Directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) No. 9 was published and came into force.

New GOSTs for skiing

Winter is just around the corner, that means it’s time for winter extreme sports. There is an opportunity not only to enjoy Russian frosts but also to try yourself as a real sportsman.

Ring
Uniform Standards for Jewelry in the EAEU are Currently Under Development

New standards will regulate jewelry in the EAEU market.

Updated List of Standards on Testing Methods of Drinking Water

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”.

PPE
Changes in the Technical Regulations for Protective Equipment (PPE) are Planned

Amendments will be made to the several scopes of regulations, revision of appendices, and clarification of requirements for concrete PPE.
Russia will be responsible for further development of the regulations with the support of other member states of the Association (EAEU).

Fish
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

HALAL
A Uniform Halal Standard in the EAEU

The head of the International standardization and certification center HALAL, Aydar Gazizov, has claimed that a uniform standard for halal products will soon be created for the countries of the Eur

Cut Flowers
A New GOST for Cut Flowers

Rosstandart approved the new GOST 18908.-2019 for cut flowers.

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.

Updated list of test methods for wheeled vehicles in EEU

Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has amended the list of intergovernmental standards for research methods for wheeled vehicles.

Adoption of new regulations for pressure equipment in EEU

New edition of the technical regulations of the Customs Union applies since July 14th of 2019

New regulations of GOST for cosmetics in EEU

The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) took a decision on 23 June 2019.

New regulation of personal protective equipment (PPE) in EEU

The draft amendments to the technical regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of personal protective equipment” were

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

TR CU 033/2013 On safety of milk and dairy products has been updated
TR CU 033/2013 On safety of milk and dairy products has been updated

After a transition period of a few years, the updated version of the Technical Regulation TR CU 033/2013 On s

Technical rules on alcohol were passed
Technical rules on alcohol were passed

On November 23, 2018, Order No. 182 of the Eurasian Economic Commission was published, which approved the draft technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union "On the Safety of Alcoholic Beverages".

New rules on emergency and life preserver will be adopted

The Commission of the Eurasian Economic Union is negotiating about the adoption of the new technical regulations "On the safety of products intended for civil protection and protection in a state o

The difference between the EAC Certificate and the EAC Declaration
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).

TR CU certificate or EAC certificate?
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.

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