EAC Certificate according to TR CU 016/2011

For manufacturers and companies producing gas-powered devices for the EAEU market, EAC certification according to TR CU 016/2011 is of crucial importance. 

This technical regulation on the safety of appliances using gaseous fuel ensures compliance with strict safety standards for a variety of devices operating with gaseous fuel.

The TR CU 016/2011 covers a wide range of gas-powered devices, including:

1. Gas-fueled cooking appliances: these include stationary cooking boilers, heaters, and hot water heaters, including gas heating boilers with capacities up to 100 kW and above 100 kW.

2. Automatic block burners: devices that ensure efficient combustion and safe use of gaseous fuel.

3. Devices intended for installation in gas-consuming equipment: these are marketed separately from the equipment and serve to ensure the safety and efficiency of the overall equipment.

The complete list of devices covered by TR CU 016 can be found in Annex 1 of the Technical Regulation TR CU 016/2011. 

However, it is important to note that steam boilers with a steam pressure exceeding 0.07 MPa and heating boilers with a water temperature above 115 °C do not fall under the scope of this regulation.

Likewise, devices using gas as fuel, as well as those intended for technological processes in industrial plants (except for gas-consuming appliances), are excluded from TR CU 016/2011.

To ensure EAC compliance with safety standards, the technical regulation TR CU 016/2011 stipulates a mandatory EAC certification or EAC declaration. 

Manufacturers must obtain the EAC certificate or the EAC declaration before they are allowed to sell their gas-powered devices on the EAEU market.

Our experts are available and happy to guide you through the EAC certification process and answer your questions. 

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Mandatory Certification according to TR CU 016/2011

The safety of gas-powered equipment is the focus of mandatory EAC certification according to TR CU 016/2011. Manufacturers producing for the EAEU market must apply for the EAC certificate for a wide range of equipment to ensure compliance with strict safety standards.

The equipment subject to mandatory certification includes:

1. Household gas heating appliances: including heating appliances, combined heating appliances with water circuits, convectors, fireplaces and air conditioners with integrated gas heaters.

2. Household gas appliances for cooking and heating food: including stoves, cooking surfaces, ovens, grills, and electric cookers with at least one gas burner.

3. Gas instantaneous water heaters: domestic hot water preparation with gas-powered equipment and capacitive, gas-fired water heaters: efficient and reliable gas heating.

4. Gas boilers: Including gas boilers up to 100 kW and over 100 kW for heating purposes, as well as gas equipment for catering and food industries: stationary cooking boilers, cooking surfaces, frying pans and fryers.

5. Industrial gas burners for special purposes: heaters for "bright" infrared radiation and enclosed radiant gas heaters. Gas heaters for industrial applications: recuperative and mixed-air heaters, heaters with block burner units and air conditioning equipment with integrated gas heating.

6. Gas heat generators for animal husbandry: safety and warmth for animal housing. Gas block burners and combination burners for industrial purposes.

7. Gas pressure regulators and regulators (gears) for gas cylinders: ensuring gas supply. Flexible connections for gas burners and appliances: efficient and safe connections.

In addition, gas regulating fittings and shut-off valves, automation devices and units for gas burners and appliances, gas burner devices for household infrared radiation, gas burner devices for poultry houses, household gas lamps as well as portable and camping gas cookers must comply with the provisions of TR CU 016/2011 and must be declared accordingly.

Validity period of EAC Certificates TR TC 016/2011

The safety and conformity of gas-powered equipment is of utmost importance, and the validity period of EAC certificates and EAC declarations according to TR CU 016/2011 plays a crucial role in this context.

For serially produced devices operated with gaseous fuels, the EAC declaration of conformity is issued for a period of up to 5 years. 

This means that manufacturers can be confident that their devices comply with strict safety standards for this period.

On the other hand, manufacturers whose devices have successfully undergone comprehensive EAC certification according to TR CU 016/2011 receive an EAC certificate with a validity period of up to 5 years. 

The EAC approval underscores the high quality and safety of the products, giving consumers the confidence that these meet the demanding standards.

For batch inspections of gas-consuming devices, the corresponding documents are issued without a specific validity period. 

This allows manufacturers to introduce their products flexibly to the market while still ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

To ensure ongoing safety, the certification body conducts annual inspection controls. This ensures that manufacturers continue to adhere to high safety standards, and consumers receive products of the highest quality.

Certification Schemes for Gas-Powered Equipment

The EAC certification of gas-powered equipment according to the requirements of TR CU 016/2011 is carried out according to various schemes, providing manufacturers flexibility and options to ensure the EAC conformity of their products.

Various EAC certification schemes are available for selection:

1. Scheme 1C: This scheme covers the certification of serially produced products powered by gaseous fuel. Manufacturers that produce their products on a larger scale can benefit from this efficient certification process.

2. Scheme 3C: Also for serially manufactured products powered by gaseous fuel. It guarantees that products meet the high safety standards of TR CU 016.

3. Scheme 4: This is another EAC certification scheme for gas-consuming equipment, ensuring the safety and quality of the products.

The EAC declaration can be carried out according to different schemes:

1. Scheme 1D: This declaration applies to serially produced products and allows manufacturers to market their products without undergoing extensive certification procedures.

2. Scheme 2D: Similar to Scheme 1D, but offers an alternative approach for the EAC declaration of gas-powered equipment and installations.

3. Scheme 3D: Another option for the EAC declaration, allowing manufacturers to introduce their products to the market in accordance with the requirements of TR CU 016.

4. Scheme 4D: Also for the EAC declaration of gas-consuming equipment and installations complying with standard requirements.

Manufacturers have the right to select the most suitable scheme for them, whether it be EAC certification or EAC declaration. 

For the EAC certification, manufacturers must provide the certification body with a representative sample of gas-consuming equipment that exemplifies their production. This ensures that the equipment meets the high safety standards.

Documents for EAC Certification

The EAC certification or EAC declaration of gas-consuming equipment according to TR CU 016/2011 requires carefully compiled documentation to confirm compliance with strict safety requirements.

The following technical documents are required:

1. Technical documentation for the gas equipment used: this includes comprehensive information about the technical specifications of the gas equipment used.

2. List of fulfilled EAC and GOST standards: a list of the standards mentioned in Article 5, paragraph 1 of TR CU 016/2011, whose requirements the gas equipment must fulfill.

3. Declaration regarding technical decisions: in case the gas equipment does not fulfill all standards mentioned in Article 5, paragraph 1 or certain standards were not applied.

4. Test reports of sample examinations: if sample testing has been conducted by the manufacturer or an accredited testing laboratory, the corresponding test reports must be submitted.

5. Declarations of conformity for separate devices: if there are devices in circulation separately from the gas-consuming equipment, intended to be installed in these devices.

6. Certificate of the quality management system: If available, a copy of the ISO certificate for the quality management system should be provided.

7. Additional relevant documents: there is the possibility to submit further documents that directly or indirectly confirm compliance with the requirements of TR CU 016/2011.

The complete documentation should be submitted as an annex to the application for EAC certification of the equipment to comply with the requirements of TR CU 016/2011.

It is important to note that devices operated with gaseous fuels often must also comply with the requirements of TR CU 004/2011 - on the safety of low-voltage equipment and TR CU 020/2011 - electromagnetic compatibility of technical devices.

Please ensure comprehensive safety and quality of your gas-consuming equipment by carefully compiling the required documentation and complying with applicable regulations.

Our experts are happy to assist you through the EAC certification or EAC declaration process and answer your questions. Rely on verified safety for your success in the EAEU market.