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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 .

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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 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.

Regulation on safety of personal protective equipment updated

On March 6, 2018, the commission of the Eurasian Economic Union has passed the resolution № 37 «On changes to the resolution of December 9, 2011 г. № 878».

Technical Regulation on milk and dairy products to be edited

From March 1 to 16, 2018, a public hearing about the changes to the Technical Regulation On safety of milk and dairy products has t

Certification system to be reformed

On December 29, 2017, the head of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology has signed a decree on the foundation of a national certification system.

Certificate of State Hygienic Registration is limited to 5 years

In case of some products, the conformity with the sanitary-hygienic regulations of the EAEU between Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus has to be confirmed through the certificate state hygienic registration.

The new technical regulation on electronic devices comes into force

On March 1, 2018, the technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union 037/2016 On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment has entered into force.

The technical regulation on liquid gas comes into force

On January 1, 2018, the technical regulation TR EAEU 036/2016 On requirements for the gaseous fuel came into force in the Eurasian Economic Union.

Eurasian Economic Union votes on changes to the technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility

The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union are debating about changes to the technical regulation TR CU 020/2011 On electromagnetic compatibility.

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.

444 new technical standards in force in 2018

On January 10, 2018, Russia's Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology announced more than 400 documents concerning national and international standardization to enter into force.

Fish and fish products excluded from list of goods requiring declaration according to GOST R

On January 31, 2018, a resolution by the government of the Russian Federation „On changes to the unified list of products requiring conformity“ has come into force.

Duma passes law on marking of goods

On December 22, the Duma has passed a new law on the marking of goods with a special identification mark.

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.

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.

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.

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..

New Technical Regulation TR EAEU 041/2017 On safety of chemicals published

On May 18, 2017, the new technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union TR EAEU 041/2017 On safety of chemicals has been published. The new regulation serves as a gift-in-return to the European REACH regulation and CLP regulation.

EAEU passes Technical Regulation "On safety of chemicals"

On March 3, 2017, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission passed the technical regulation „On safety of chemicals“.

New TR EAEU 039/2016 On requirements for mineral fertilizer

In the EAEU, the technical regulation TR EAEU 039/2016 On requirements for mineral fertilizer has been passed.

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.

The Eurasian Economic Union passes a new regulation

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

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.