Latest Developments in EAC Certification in 2026 - What German Companies Need to Know!
EAC certification remains a key requirement in 2026 for exporting numerous products to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Although the fundamental Technical Regulations have not changed, important updates have been introduced regarding import procedures, the official EAC registers and export control requirements.
For manufacturers, machinery producers, plant engineering companies and exporters from Germany, it is therefore more important than ever to comply with both the requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union and European export regulations.
Which Sources Are Authoritative for EAC Certification?
Companies seeking reliable information about current developments in EAC certification should rely on official sources. These include in particular:
- Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC/EAEU)
- German Customs Administration
- German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)
- European Union Regulations and the Official Journal of the European Union
- National accreditation and registration authorities of the EAEU member states
These institutions publish legally binding information on regulatory changes and export requirements.
Rules for Products Mandatory Conformity Assessment
On 12 February 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted amendments to the import procedure for products subject to mandatory conformity assessment.
The new rules mainly concern the documentation required during import as well as the conditions under which exemptions may apply.
The changes are particularly relevant for:
- Test samples and spare parts
- Individual and project‑related deliveries
- Products without a registered EAC Certificate or EAC Declaration
- Imports carried out by an Authorized Representative within the EAEU member states
Companies should review their import procedures and ensure that all required documentation is complete before shipment.
Changes to the Official EAC Online Register
The Eurasian Economic Commission has also updated the procedures governing the official register of issued EAC Certificates and registered EAC Declarations. The objective is to improve traceability and increase the transparency of registered conformity documents.
In practice, this means:
- Certificate data must precisely match the corresponding test reports
- Incorrect or inconsistent register entries can be identified more quickly
- Manufacturers, applicants and production sites must be recorded accurately and completely
- Validity of EAC Certificate or EAC Declaration should be verified before shipment
Certification Does Not Replace Export Authorization
One of the most common misconceptions is that a valid EAC Certificate automatically authorizes exports. This is not the case. An EAC Certificate only confirms that a product complies with the applicable Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
Whether a product may actually be exported from Germany additionally depends on applicable European export control legislation and sanctions regulations.
German companies should therefore assess at least the following issues separately:
- Is the product subject to export restrictions or licensing requirements?
- Is the consignee or end user subject to sanctions?
- Is there a risk of sanctions circumvention through third countries?
- Which conformity assessment procedure applies in the destination country?
Only after these checks have been completed should the shipment proceed.
Further Tightening of EU Sanctions Against Russia
With the entry into force of the 20th EU Sanctions Package on 24 April 2026, additional export restrictions were introduced. These measures do not only affect direct exports to Russia.
Companies must also carefully assess exports to the following countries:
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Armenia
- Uzbekistan
- Other transit and trading countries
Authorities increasingly expect exporters to provide credible evidence that products will not be re‑exported to Russia.
Updated End‑Use Declarations
In February 2026, BAFA also published updated templates for end‑use declarations.
As a result, the following documents have become increasingly important:
- End‑use declaration
- Details of the actual end customer
- Installation or operating location of the machine or equipment
- Description of the intended end use
- Information about intermediaries
- Declaration confirming that the goods will not be re‑exported
Comprehensive documentation significantly reduces the risk of subsequent inquiries by export control authorities.
Conclusion: Two Legal Frameworks Must Be Considered
The most important development in 2026 is not a new EAC certification regulation itself, but the interaction between two different legal frameworks.
On the one hand, the Eurasian Economic Union continues to develop and improve its procedures for import, registration and conformity assessment. On the other hand, Germany and the European Union continue to tighten export control legislation and sanctions.
Companies should therefore assess every export from two perspectives:
- EAC conformity assessment under the Technical Regulations of the EAEU states
- German and European export control legislation, including EU sanctions
Only the combination of both assessments ensures legally compliant exports to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.
Last updated: July 2026. This article is based on publications of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC/EAEU), the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), the German Customs Administration and applicable European Union legislation.
The Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union have not fundamentally changed in 2026. However, important updates have been introduced regarding import procedures, the official EAC register and export control requirements related to EU sanctions.
No. There are no separate German EAC regulations. EAC certification is governed by the Eurasian Economic Union. However, German companies must also comply with German and European export control legislation.
No. An EAC Certificate only confirms compliance with the applicable Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union. Export permission additionally depends on EU sanctions, German export control law and BAFA requirements.
The updated procedures particularly affect: test samples, spare parts, individual and project shipments, products without a registered EAC Certificate or EAC Declaration, imports carried out by Authorized Representatives within the EAEU.
The Eurasian Economic Commission has updated the register to improve transparency and traceability. Companies should therefore verify the validity of every EAC Certificate and EAC Declaration in the official register before shipment.
The most important official sources include: Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC/EAEU), German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), German Customs Administration, Official Journal of the European Union, national accreditation and registration authorities of the EAEU member states.
BAFA does not issue EAC Certificates. Its responsibility is German export control. BAFA provides guidance on export licensing requirements, embargoes and sanctions. Exporters should therefore always verify both EAC compliance and export control requirements before shipping products.
Yes. Exports to EAEU member states and other transit countries should also be reviewed from an export control perspective. Companies must ensure that products are not diverted to sanctioned destinations.
The following documents have gained particular importance: end‑use declaration, end customer information, installation or operating location, description of the intended end use, information on intermediaries, declaration against unauthorized re‑export. Well‑prepared documentation significantly reduces the risk of export control inquiries.
Every shipment should be assessed from two perspectives: does the product comply with the applicable EAC conformity assessment requirements? Is the export permitted under German and European export control legislation? Only when both conditions are fulfilled can products be exported legally to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.
