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Mar 01

2022

More to come. A new “electrical” technical regulation TR EAEU 048/2019 is about to come soon

Russian Market TR EAEU 048, TR CU 004, and TR EAEU 037TR CU 020

Changes and new rules in certification in Russia and EAEU countries never seems to slow down. One of the most significant features of these changes are new technical regulations valid in all five EAEU countries (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan).

Feb 11

2022

Metrological certification: traps and pitfalls the producer should be conversant with before starting Pattern Approval Certification procedure

Russian Market metrology

The topic we are going to consider today is Pattern Approval Certification that is also known as Metrological certification. This procedure is applicable for measuring equipment and confirms it is included in the Registry and could be used on the territory of Russia.

Feb 04

2022

Products for kids and teenagers. Approval documents for import into the Customs Union

Russian Market Textile and Light Industry

Products for kids and teenagers are a special type of goods, so the safety of these products placed in the Russian and Eurasian markets is controlled thoroughly at the state level.

Dec 13

2021

Immobilizer certification in EAEU

Russian Market TR CU 018

Products to be exported to EAEU member states require certification based on TR CU/EAEU regulations or other internal standards and approval forms.

Nov 25

2021

Certification of chainsaws for the EAEU market

Russian Market TR CU 010 and TR CU 020

Products to be exported to EAEU member states (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) require certification based on TR CU/EAEU regulations or other internal standards and approval forms.

Nov 19

2021

EAC certification. Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment

Russian Market TR CU 020, TR CU 004, and TR EAEU 037

How to certify products according to the requirements of the technical regulations for electromagnetic compatibility

Nov 03

2021

EAC certification of process equipment for food, meat and dairy and fish products

Russian Market Food, EAC, TR CU, TR CU 004, and Machinery

Process equipment for food, meat and dairy and fish products circulated in the territory of the Eurasian Customs Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan) should undergo a conformity assessment in the form of declaration of conformity TR CU 010/2011 Safety of Machinery and Equipment. It is impossible to conduct any trade and imports and exports, as well as to make such products and use them in any way in production on legal grounds without this document.

Oct 21

2021

EAC certification: Declaration of Conformity of TR CU

Russian Market EAC, TR CU, Armenia, and Kazakhstan

A declaration of conformity with TR CU is an official document that confirms the conformity of a product's safety and quality with the requirements established by law within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Oct 14

2021

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EAC Certification of Lighting Fixtures and Lighting Equipment

Russian Market EAC, TR CU, TR CU 016, Gas, TR CU 004, Electronic means, and TR EAEU 037

One of the most important and mandatory conditions for the sale of lighting fixtures and lighting equipment in the markets of the EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) is the availability of a document (Declaration of Conformity or Certificate of Conformity to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union) confirming the safety and quality of the goods sold.

Jul 16

2021

Ksenia Maksiukova, CEO: Basic principles of WWBridge: openness, clarity and matching of values

Russian Market EAC and interview

WWBridge is working since 2010 for certification of goods supplied to the territory of Russia and CU-countries.

Jun 09

2021

Metrological equipment certification: Primary Verification Case (Poverka)

Russian Market EAC, EAEU, Legal Tips, and metrology

Poverka [rus ‘Поверка’] – it is a Russian word meaning verification and calibration procedure of the measuring device/equipment that confirms the declared measuring parameters of the product.

Jan 20

2021

Changes in the registration process for Certificates/Declarations of conformity to TR CU/2021

Legal Tips and Russian Market EAEU, New Regulations, and TR CU

2021 came with significant changes to the way of how register the Declarations of Conformity (DoC) and Certificates of Conformity (CoC) to the Technical Regulations of the Customs union (TR CU) currently Eurasian Economic union (EAEU). These changes can significantly influence the business activity in Russia because most of the importers are not ready to be deeply involved in the registration process. Let’s see the main news.

Nov 20

2020

EAC Certification for tractors (TR CU 031/2012)

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Hazardous equipment EAC, Hazardous equipment, Tractors, TR CU 031, and Automotive

Engines on! Tractors and getting an EAC certificate for them in accordance with the TR CU 031/2012 “On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers”: highlights and main things manufacturers need to know about this approval document.

Oct 22

2020

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

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Light industry EAC, Light Industry, Textile, and TR CU 007

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.

Oct 20

2020

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

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Hazardous equipment Hazardous equipment, TR CU, TR CU 032, and PED

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).

May 15

2020

Remote production site audit for EAC certification

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Russian Market EAC and New Regulations

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, Russian Market , and Hazardous equipment EAC, Hazardous equipment, 9c scheme, TR CU 010, and Machinery

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 21

2020

Requirements to registered as authorized representative

Authorized Representative service: who is an applicant for EAC certification

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Russian Market EAC

In order to apply for EAC certification, a manufacturer must 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 the CU is called an Applicant Contract. Please review the main point and aims of the applicant contract and the 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 and EAEU

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 Cosmetics and Hygienic Certificate

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 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 EX-proof, PPE, and TR CU 019

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, Russian Market , and Cosmetics EAC, Practical advice, and Cosmetics

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 EAC and Practical advice

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 5d scheme, HS code, DoC, JoS, TR CU 010, Machinery, TR CU 012, EX-proof, Construction, and RosTechNadzor

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 06

2020

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

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Light industry Light Industry, EAC, and Practical advice

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 03

2020

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Russian RoHS comes into effect since March 1, 2020

Legal Tips and Russian Market 3D scheme, 1D scheme, ROHS, and New Regulations

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 13

2020

Communication between customers and their suppliers when facing troubles

Social Responsibility and Russian Market EAC

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

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 changes?

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!

Nov 29

2019

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

Russian Market Russian Market and Retail

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 26

2019

Progress in the oil and gas sector in Russia by 2030

Opportunity , Russian Market , and Oil & Gas oil & gas and Russian Market

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 19

2019

Important agreements during the SPIEF for the oil and gas industry

Opportunity , Russian Market , and Oil & Gas Russian Market, oil & gas, China, Germany, Gazprom, hydroelectricity, medicine, Telecom, and conference

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,...