Summary: TR CU 010/2011 On safety of machinery and equipment
- What is TR CU 010/2011? A technical regulation establishing unified mandatory minimum safety requirements for machinery and equipment throughout their entire lifecycle in the EAEU.
- When is it required? Before placing industrial, agricultural, or household machinery on the market, or commissioning it within the EAEU states.
- Applicant Requirements: Foreign manufacturers must appoint an Authorized Representative based in the EAEU to apply for certification or declaration.
- Certificate vs. Declaration: High-risk equipment (e.g., lifting equipment, agricultural machinery) requires an EAC Certificate issued by an accredited body. Standard industrial machinery (e.g., pumps, conveyors) requires an EAC Declaration.
- Overlapping Regulations: Machinery often falls simultaneously under TR CU 004/2011 (Low Voltage) and TR CU 020/2011 (EMC).
- Validity: The conformity document is valid for up to 5 years for serial production, or indefinitely for a specific batch/single delivery.
What is TR CU 010/2011 On safety of machinery and equipment?
The Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 On safety of machinery and equipment stipulates mandatory minimum requirements for the safety of machinery and equipment during their entire lifecycle: from design and manufacture to installation, storage, transport, commissioning, operation, decommissioning, and disposal. The primary focus is on protecting life, health, property, and the environment.
Compliance with the requirements of TR CU 010/2011 is a fundamental prerequisite for successful market access and commissioning of machinery in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Although the requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 have been largely coordinated with the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, they are not identical. European CE declarations are not recognized in the EAEU; a localized conformity assessment procedure is strictly required.
- Adopted on: October 18, 2011
- Came into force on: February 15, 2013
On March 15, 2015, the Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 completely replaced the former national standards, such as Russian GOST-R and TR certification, rendering them invalid for machinery.
Area of application
The regulation applies to a wide range of machines and equipment. According to TR CU 010/2011, machinery is defined as:
A series of linked parts or components assembled for a specific application (e.g., processing, transporting, or packaging) into an overall unit, at least one of which is driven by a power source through corresponding driving mechanisms and control circuits.
In addition, equipment intended for use in industries with increased hazards (e.g., mining or explosive atmospheres) is also subject to this regulation, often in combination with TR CU 012/2011 (ATEX).
Conformity assessment process
The conformity assessment with the requirements of TR CU 010/2011 is carried out in two distinct forms, depending on the risk classification of the machinery:
- EAC Certification: Required for machinery with higher inherent risks. It must be carried out by an independent, accredited certification body following product testing in an accredited laboratory and, for serial production, a manufacturing audit.
- EAC Declaration: Generally applied to industrial machinery with standard risk profiles. It is a self-declaration by the applicant, based on own evidence and/or test reports from an accredited laboratory.
Upon the applicant's request, an EAC Declaration can be voluntarily replaced by an EAC Certification. This is often done to increase market trust or streamline import procedures.
Required Accompanying Documents
A successful conformity assessment requires comprehensive technical documentation. These accompanying documents must be submitted in the Russian language or in the official language of the respective EAEU member state.
The standard documentation package includes:
- Detailed product description and operational parameters
- Technical Passport (a mandatory EAEU document detailing specifications, lifespan, and warranty)
- Safety Justification (Obosnovanie Bezopasnosti) – a critical risk analysis document unique to the EAEU, containing risk assessments for the entire lifecycle of the machine
- Instruction and Operating Manuals
- Technical drawings and electrical diagrams
- Test reports and factory test results
- Copy of the ISO 9001 quality management system certificate (if applicable)
Classification of Machinery under TR CU 010/2011
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of how different types of machinery are classified under the regulation:
Subject to EAC Certification |
Subject to EAC Declaration |
Exempt from TR CU 010/2011 |
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Overlapping EAEU Technical Regulations
It should be noted that machinery, regardless of its classification under TR CU 010/2011, frequently contains electrical components or electronic controls. Therefore, they almost always must comply with other overarching EAEU directives simultaneously:
- TR CU 004/2011 On safety of low-voltage equipment: Applies to electrical equipment operating between 50-1000 V AC or 75-1500 V DC.
- TR CU 020/2011 On electromagnetic compatibility: Ensures that the machinery does not generate electromagnetic interference and is immune to external interference.
- TR CU 012/2011 On safety of equipment in explosive environments (ATEX): Required if the machinery operates in hazardous, potentially explosive areas.
EAC marking and Validity
Products that have successfully passed the conformity assessment according to TR CU 010/2011 must be marked with the official EAC conformity mark of the Customs Union. The mark must be placed directly on each machine unit (usually on the nameplate) and included in the accompanying technical documentation.
Placing a product on the EAEU market without the corresponding EAC marking is strictly prohibited and can result in severe fines, confiscation of the equipment, and rejection at customs clearance.
Period of validity
The validity period of the EAC Certificate or Declaration depends on the applied conformity scheme:
- For serial production: The document is valid for up to 5 years (subject to annual surveillance audits for certificates).
- For a specific batch or single delivery: The document is valid indefinitely, but strictly limited to the specific units listed in the commercial contract.
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