1. What is Customs Union EAC Certification?

EAC Certification Definition: A unified conformity assessment system implemented by member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to ensure products comply with technical regulations.

Applicable Countries: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Legal Validity: Certificates are valid throughout the entire union territory.

EAC Mark: Indicates the product complies with EAEU technical regulations and can be freely sold in member states.

2. Why Obtain EAC Certification?

• Market Access: Essential requirement for entering Russian and surrounding markets.
• Unified Standards: Avoids duplicate certifications, saving costs and time.
• Market Expansion: Certificate is valid in 5 member states, helping expand sales channels.
• Quality & Safety: Certification covers safety and quality requirements, enhancing customer trust.
• Trade Barrier Reduction: Lowers customs risks and trade friction, accelerates cargo flow.

3. Types of EAC Certification Documents

• EAC Certificate of Conformity (Certificate): Requires sample testing, possible factory audit in some cases, with selectable validity period (batch, 1–5 years).
• EAC Declaration of Conformity (Declaration): Declared by manufacturer/importer, registered and filed, with lower cost and shorter cycle.

4. Differences Between Certificate and Declaration

• Certificate of Conformity: Issued by accredited bodies, includes testing, possible factory audit, higher authority.
• Declaration of Conformity: Submitted and registered by manufacturer or importer, with simplified procedures.

5. Certification Scope (Selected Technical Regulations)

• Machinery: TP TC 010/2011
• Low Voltage Equipment: TP TC 004/2011
• Electromagnetic Compatibility: TP TC 020/2011
• Explosion-Proof Products: TP TC 012/2011
• Personal Protective Equipment: TP TC 019/2011
• Food and Labeling: TP TC 021/2011, TP TC 022/2011
• Toys: TP TC 008/2011
• Light Industrial Products (Clothing, Footwear, Hats): TP TC 017/2011

Currently, nearly 40 technical regulations have been issued, covering major categories such as machinery, electrical, chemical, food, construction materials, and light industry.

6. Certification Timeline and Costs

Declaration of Conformity: Approximately 1 week, several thousand yuan.

Certificate of Conformity: 3–4 months, costs ranging from several thousand to hundreds of thousands, depending on product category and testing requirements.

7. Required Application Documents

• Manufacturer Information: Business license, ISO9001 certificate, company qualifications.
• Product Information: Model, user manual (English/Russian), drawings, nameplate, photos, test reports.
• Authorized Representative Information: Company qualifications within the union (INN/OGRN certificates).
• Contract Documents: Sales contract, invoices, etc. required for single-batch certification.

8. Certification Process

• Submit Application
• Confirm Certification Scheme
• Submit Documents
• Sample Testing / Factory Audit
• Document Review
• Issue Certificate
• Registration and Filing
• Affix EAC Mark on Products and Clear Customs