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Oct 22

2020

Remote audit for EAC certification of light industry products (clothes, shoes, and accessories)

Light industry products that are subject to certification according to TR CU 007 «On safety of products intended for children and teenagers» and TR CU 017 «On safety of light industry products» require a mandatory remote factory inspection that nowadays has become a legal procedure since all the borders are closed due to COVID-19. WWBridge team faces up with remote inspections every week. So, let’s go into detail of this new inspection type taking into consideration our experience and general rules.

Oct 20

2020

Technical passport for TR CU 032 "On safety of pressure equipment"

Legal Tips and Russian Market

The technical passport is considered as one of the most essential documents for any equipment. Here’s why: it indicates the basic information about the equipment. It’s always presented by the manufacturer regardless of the country of the manufacturer. And it must be in the Russian language or bilingual (Russian/English).

Aug 07

2020

Getting a metrological certificate in Uzbekistan: our experience.

Legal Tips

Each country has its own standards for certification of measuring equipment that is not covered by EAC and Uzbekistan is not an exemption. We have received an order for getting metrological certificate in Uzbekistan from an English company and we are proud to inform that after several months of hard work the project will be finalized soon. We would like to share our experience and describe the process of getting metrological certificate in Uzbekistan.

May 15

2020

Remote production site audit for EAC certification.

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Russian Market

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, with the participation of the Federal Service for Accreditation, have expanded recommendations on temporary measures for the issue of inspection control, sampling and other scheduled work, taking into account the spread of COVID-19.

Apr 24

2020

EAC certification for heavy machines: 9c scheme according to TR CU 010 "On the safety of machinery and equipment"

Legal Tips and Russian Market

It's not always easy to issue an EAC certificate for huge machines especially when it's impossible to carry out the site audit or delivering samples to the accredited laboratory in EAEU. Here's one simple but effective way to get around this problem. Limited batches only.

Apr 23

2020

Certification of telecommunication and other electronic products in Ukraine. Recognition of CE test reports.

Legal Tips and Opportunity

To enter the Ukraine market a telecommunication product requires getting a series of documents confirming the quality characteristics.In this article, we will describe main requirements and terms for Ukraine certification concerning the recognition of CE reports.

Apr 22

2020

TR EAEU 043/2017 “Requirements to the fire safety and firefighting means”

Legal Tips and Russian Market

As was announced before the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union “Requirements to the fire safety and firefighting means” (TR EAEU 043/2017) come into force from the 1st of January 2020. So, let’s go through main points of this regulation. TR EAEU 043/2017 partly replaces the Russian Law #123 «About fire safety requirements». Some products should be approved according to new regulation. The conformity documents will be valid in all Customs union countries - Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.

Apr 21

2020

Requirements to registered as authorized representative

Authorized Representative service: who is an applicant for EAC certification

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Russian Market

In order to apply for EAC certification, the manufacturer should have an authorized representative in the territory of the Customs Union. The main document which empowers an applicant to represent a manufacturer in the territory of CU is called Applicant Contract. Please, revise the main point and aims of the applicant contract and advantages of managing certification by yourself.

Apr 20

2020

EAC mark for products that are to be exported to Customs union counties

Legal Tips and Russian Market

EAC mark is a unified mark for all products that are to be exported to the Customs union countries such as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. It should be applied to all products that got approval according to the Technical Regulations of the Customs union (Eurasian Economic Union now) such as food, clothes, toys, machinery, spare parts, cosmetics, etc. In this article, we want to tell you what this sign means, its description, application procedure, and application rules.

Apr 19

2020

Cosmetics – EAC certification for Customs union countries

Legal Tips and Russian Market

Beauty industry is one of the fields that are in demand among people all over the world. Everyone wants to look young, healthy and well-groomed. Cosmetic products are safeguarding our beauty and health and should be of a high quality for sure. Here we will provide you information on cosmetics certification.

Apr 17

2020

Certification first or why it’s essential to acquire approvals before entering the market.

Opportunity and Russian Market

You might think that creating opportunities for business in a new country starts with searching for clients. And you are right, to a certain extent. But there are some pitfalls that should be foreseen right at the start.

Apr 15

2020

Explosionproof product's marking. EAC requirements.

Legal Tips and Russian Market

ATEX, IECEX certified equipment that is to be exported to Customs Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzia) should pass EAC certification procedure. Main requirements for the Ex products are specified in the Technical Regulation of the Customs union «On safety of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres» (TR CU 012/2011).

Apr 14

2020

EAC marking requirements for cosmetics

Legal Tips and Russian Market

In order to export cosmetics to the territory of Customs Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzia) the Declaration of Conformity TR CU 009 «On safety of perfumes and cosmetics» (EAC approval) is required.

Apr 13

2020

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How to organize shipment of samples through the temporary import customs regime (EAC rules)

Legal Tips and Russian Market

Sometimes it happens that you want to certify a very expensive equipment/machinery in order to get the opportunity to export this equipment to the Customs union (currently Eurasian Economic Union) countries (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgizia). Samples testing in the accredited certification laboratory is an obligatory procedure for getting EAC approval in the form of the Certificate of conformity to the Technical Regulations of the CU. Samples testing is also obligatory in case of Radiofrequency approval and Telecom approval. But how to receive the samples back in case tests are not destructive?

Apr 10

2020

Guide for 5D certification scheme for TR CU 010 «On the safety of machinery and equipment»

Legal Tips and Russian Market

How to determine that you should certify your equipment according to 5d scheme? Let’s go step by step on the example of one of our client who produces explosion-proof equipment.

Apr 09

2020

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Legal Tips and Opportunity

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Apr 07

2020

The FSS Сonclusion about the absence of the encryption means as our new service

Legal Tips and Opportunity FSS Сonclusion

What should a manufacturer do if the product does not contain encryption but the customs services require the FSS Notification? We know the answer! There's a special document proving there isn't any encryption that is reliable for the customs.

Apr 06

2020

What is important to know when sending samples for clothes to Russia?

Legal Tips and Russian Market

In order to get EAC certification for clothes it is necessary to send samples for local testing. In order to do it, manufacturers should follow some instructions to avoid problems at Customs.

Feb 07

2020

Production site Audit in China: firsthand experience

Events and Opportunity

When it comes to TR CU Certificates for children’s clothes, the site audit is one of the crucial steps for issuing the document. Wherever a factory is located, the CB’s expert has to visit it for the inspection. It turned out that China is a nice host for manufacturing.

Feb 03

2020

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Russian RoHS comes into effect since March 1, 2020

Legal Tips and Russian Market

RoHS as a mandatory requirement for the imported products to the territory of Customs Union countries will be implemented since spring 2020. You want to export to the CU and your products are your products are subject to RoHS Directive? Study this article to be aware of all the details related to the topic.

Jan 20

2020

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS IN RUSSIA AND EUROPE AND HOW IT INFLUENCES THE CERTIFICATION

Legal Tips

GPS, UMTS, LTE - How should they be called in approval documents?

Jan 13

2020

Communication between customers and their suppliers when facing troubles.

Social Responsability and Russian Market

What is important to know to make the most productive dialogues?

Dec 20

2019

THE CORRECT POA IS A KEYSTONE TO GET THE FSS NOTIFICATION

Legal Tips

How many mistakes can be done while applying for FSS Notification?

Dec 19

2019

New Technical Regulation for fire fighting means is coming in January. Get know more about its main features.

Legal Tips and Russian Market

New Year starts with new regulations. The Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union “Requirements to the fire safety and fire fighting means” (TR EAEU 043/2017) come into force from the 1st of January 2020. Who should be aware of...

Dec 13

2019

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Tips for shipment to the Customs Union countries. What is important to foresee in the trade contract?

Legal Tips and Russian Market

EAC certification is the most discussable topic among foreign manufacturers who supply products to the CU region that sometimes could be considered as a sticking point. Be careful! Do not jump at the bait!

Dec 11

2019

1D, OR NOT 1D, THAT IS THE QUESTION.

Legal Tips 1D scheme, 3D scheme, Technica Regulations, EAC, EAEU, Testing, Declaration of conformity, EMC, and LVD

Certification schemes of Technica Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are the most discussed theme of this year. Let's take a note on this issue and talk about core differences and the most problematic schemes.

Dec 04

2019

New National standards for Robots and Robotic Devices

Legal Tips Robots, robotic, Robots devices, New stardart, Russian, Russian Regulation, certification, and Russian Certification

On November 7, 2019, Rosstandart approved new national standards for the series “Robots and Robotic Devices. Test methods for robots to work in extreme conditions". The best international practices have been taken into account for new standards...

Nov 29

2019

A new day - a new hope.

Social Responsability Corporate Social Responsability, Life, History, Children, Rotary, Rotary Club, and medical care

Sometimes life gives us challenges we think we will never stand, especially when it concerns children. Especially when they become heavily sick. But not every story with the heavy name must be sad - our story is not about death, but about life....

Nov 29

2019

There is no sanctions for those who want to invest in Russian market

Russian Market Sanctions, Russian Market, Russian low-cost, and retailers

The U.S. discount store operator TJX Companies Inc has acquired a 25% stake in Russian low-cost retailer Familia for $225 million. This is the first major M&A purchase in Russia by a western company since sanctions of 2014. It is...

Nov 28

2019

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Russian Health Care Week 2019

Events Russian Health Care, equipment and furniture, laboratorycosmetology, medical tourism, healthy lifestyle, and purchasing managers

Russian Health Care Week is one of the key events concerning Health Care in Russia. It includes a series of important exhibitions and provides a profound overview of medical equipment and furniture, laboratory and sports medicine, medical...

Nov 26

2019

Progress in the oil and gas sector in Russia by 2030

Opportunity Russia, Russin Market, oil & gas, Plants, New plants in Russia, certification, and certified

Russia is ready to offer promising investment projects for oil and gas processing. These industries are growing rapidly, and in 15 years we will surely see not only good progress but efficient revenue. There is a list of some interesting projects...

Nov 20

2019

New Technical Regulation : “TR EAEU 037/2016” (ROHS)

Legal Tips Russia Certification, Russian Market, New Regulations, TR EAEU 037/2016, ROHS, and Equipment

Starting from March 1, 2020 a new regulation will come into force, according to which, manufacturers have to prove that their products comply with the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union 037/2016” for the restriction of the use of...

Nov 19

2019

Important agreements during the SPIEF for the oil and gas industry

Opportunity Russian Market, oil & gas, Russia, Forun, China, Germany, Gazprom, Economic Forum, telecommunication channels, hydroelectricity, medicine, and Power of Siberia gas pipeline

The signed contracts and agreements during one of the well-known international forums-St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, cover various businesses, different sectors and aspects of life; such as: telecommunication channels,...