EAC Certificate / Certification for Central Asia

An EAC certificate is proof of EAC conformity for export to the countries of Central Asia and is mandatory for the export processing and customs clearance of goods.

Through the EAC approval of goods, the German or European manufacturer is confirmed that the approved products comply with the minimum safety requirements of technical regulations (TR CU/EAEU) of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The EAC certification for the countries of Central Asia is conducted by an accredited certification service provider and is registered in the unified register of approved products. The abbreviation E-A-C stands for Eur-Asian-Conformity.

The EAEU Union is an economic union between Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. Common customs tariffs, trade regulations, and certification requirements apply in the territory of the EAEU states.

Countries of Central Asia / UNSD 

Central Asia consists of the following states - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Approximately 70 million inhabitants live in Central Asia. This classification of Central Asia is also used by the UN Statistical Commission (UNSD).

EAC Certificate for EAEU States

The EAC certification for EAEU member states marks the products that meet the minimum requirements of the technical regulations (TR CU/EAEU). Products whose EAC conformity with the safety requirements of the technical regulations has been confirmed can be exported without further ado to all member states of the EAEU.

The EAC approval is carried out in accordance with the safety regulations of the EAEU states. The EAC approval for Central Asia is conducted according to the EAC standardization system of the EAEU states and can only be performed by certification service providers based in the EAEU member states.

EAC Certification for Various Product Groups:

• Certification for Machinery and Equipment
• Certification for Electrical Engineering
• Certification for Explosive Atmosphere Equipment
• Certification for Food and Dietary Supplements
• Certification for Perfume, Cosmetics, and Personal Care Products
• Certification for Textiles, Clothing, and Footwear
• Certification for Packaging and Materials
• Certification for Furniture and Home Accessories
• Certification for Chemicals and Fuels
• Certification for Motor Vehicles and Auto Parts
• Certification for Pressure Equipment and Vessels

EAC Certification in Central Asia

An EAC approval is mandatory for all product groups listed in the list of products requiring approval within the EAEU member states according to Regulation No. 620 of the EAEU Commission. For goods not included in this list, national certification and approval regulations may apply, such as GOST certification.

The states of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan are not members of the Eurasian Economic Union; however, EAC certification in these states is considered a good quality proof.

Contents of an EAC Certificate

An EAC certificate from the EAEU states contains the following information:

• Manufacturer
• Importer
• Certification Service Provider
• Technical Regulations
• Registration Number
• Validity Period
• Customs Tariff Number
• Testing Authority
• Product

The EAC certificates of the EAWU states have the same legal effect in all EAEU member states. The EAC approvals are registered in the unified online register of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Number of the EAC Certificate

An EAC certificate has a specific certificate number, which allows each certificate to be uniquely identified.

TC - RU - C - DE - XXXX - A - B - XXXXX

• TC stands of Customs Union
• KZ stands for the issuing Kazakhstan
• C stands for Certificate
• DE stands for the country of manufacture
• The next four digits form the number of the certification authority
• A/B, A stands for single certification and B for series certification
• The last five digits denote the number of the certificate

Number of the EAC Declaration

An EAC declaration has a specific declaration number, which allows each declaration to be uniquely identified.

TC - RU - D - DE - XXXX - A - B - XXXXX

• TC stands for Customs Union
• KZ stands for the issuing Kazakhstan
• D stands for Declaration
• DE stands for the country of manufacture
• The next four digits form the number of the declaring authority
• A/B, A stands for a one-time declaration and B for series declaration
• The last five digits denote the number of the EAC declaration

Documents for EAC Certification

For EAC certification and/or EAC declaration, different documents and materials are required depending on the safety requirements of the technical regulations.

Generally, the following documents and materials are required:

• Product Description
• Description of the Area of Use
• Internal or External Test Protocols
• Circuit Diagrams and Welding Certificates
• Operating Instructions
• Strength Calculation
• Safety Consideration
• Ignition Hazard Assessment
• Material Test Protocols
• Technical Passport
• Customs Tariff Number

Depending on the type of product, additional documents and materials may be required.

EAC Declaration in Central Asia

An EAC declaration for Central Asia is proof that the declared products meet the regional requirements for quality and safety. The EAC declaration is carried out in accordance with the regulations of the technical regulations (TR CU/EAEU) of the EAWU states.

For German or European exporters, the EAC declaration means that the products can be exported to the EAEU member states without additional expenses. Generally, no national EAC approvals are required in this case.

A declaration or certificate is registered by a certification service provider in the unified register of approved goods. Registration is a mandatory measure for placing goods on the EAEU market.

Difference Between Certificate and Declaration

An EAC certificate confirms conformity with the technical regulations (TR CU/EAEU) of the Eurasian Economic Union. The evidence for EAC conformity and product quality lies with the certification service provider. Thus, the responsibility for the product lies with both the manufacturer and the certification service provider.

An EAC declaration is also proof of EAC conformity; however, the declaration is based on the information and data provided by the manufacturer or importer, thus the responsibility for the product lies with the manufacturer or importer. This distinguishes the types of EAC conformity assessments.

An EAC certificate is printed on an official certificate template, while an EAC declaration is printed on a DIN A4 sheet. Declarations and certificates can be issued for series deliveries or single deliveries for a period of 1 to 5 years. EAC approvals can be issued simultaneously according to the regulations of several technical regulations.

Process of EAC Approval 

An EAC approval is conducted based on analyses, documents, and tests.

Individual Steps of the Certification Process:

• Application Submission
• Review of Documents
• Classification of Products
• Selection of Product Samples
• Tests and Analyses
• Issuance of the Certificate
• Inspection Control

Various EAC approval schemes are provided in the technical regulations of the EAEU states. The EAC approval schemes are selected depending on the specifics of the products.

Contract Person for EAC Certification

For the conduct of EAC approvals, a representative of the manufacturer with a registered office in the common EAEU economic area is required. 

An application for EAC certification or EAC declaration can only be submitted by a company with its registered office in the EAEU economic area. Thus, an authorized representative of the manufacturer is needed for the conduct of EAC approvals.

Generally, the application function is assumed by a distribution partner from the states of the Eurasian Economic Union. It must be taken into account that only this distribution partner receives the exclusive distribution rights for the entire EAC certification period and must issue a power of attorney for distribution activities to all other distribution partners.

If you wish to remain independent from your individual trading partners, we offer you a legal contract person for the conduct of EAC approvals. After successful completion of the EAC certification or EAC declaration, we issue a power of attorney for distribution activities in the EAEU states to all your distribution partners.

Production Audit for EAC Certification

For EAC certification of certain product groups, a production audit at the manufacturer's facility is required according to the technical regulations of the EAEU states. An audit is generally required for EAC certification for series production after one year.

The production audit is conducted by an accredited certification service provider at the producer's facilities. Processes and conditions of production are examined. Based on the analytical results of the audit, the EAC certification is carried out.

Inspection Control for EAC Certification

For certain product groups, an annual inspection control is required depending on the technical safety requirements. The respective products are subjected to various tests. For some products, only a document review is required, while for other product groups, a production audit is mandated.

The inspection control is a permanent confirmation of EAC conformity and forms the basis for maintaining the EAC certification of goods.

Costs and Duration of EAC Certification

The EAC approval is generally considered a mere formality. It is a complex certification process that depends on several factors.

The duration and costs of the EAC approval depend on several factors:

• Type of Delivery
• Type of Certification
• Nature of Goods
• Number of Mandatory Tests
• Number of Components and Parts

The approval process can take several weeks. The exact EAC approval conditions are always planned and determined individually for the project.

The costs of the approval consist of several factors: the regulations of the technical guidelines, the number of required tests, and the design of the goods.

The Technical Regulations of the EAEU States

The EAC approvals are carried out in accordance with the regulations of the technical regulations of the EAEU.

The designations of the individual technical regulations are composed as follows:

TR - CU - EAWU - XXX - XXXX

• TR - stands for Technical Regulation
• CU - stands for Customs Union
• EAEU - stands for Eurasian Economic Union
• The first three digits form the number of the technical regulation
• The last four digits denote the year of the decision of the technical regulation

Currently, there are 49 technical regulations. The application of TR CU/EAEU is relevant in almost every industry. The technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union:

• 001/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Rail Vehicles
• 002/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for High-Speed Trains
• 003/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Railway Infrastructure
• 004/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Low Voltage Equipment
• 005/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Packaging
• 006/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Pyrotechnic Products
• 007/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification of Products for Children
• 008/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Toys
• 009/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Perfume and Cosmetic Products
• 010/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Machinery and Equipment
• 011/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Elevators
• 012/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Explosive Atmosphere Equipment
• 013/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Fuels and Energy Sources
• 014/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification of Highways
• 015/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Grains
• 016/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Gaseous Fuels
• 017/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Clothing and Footwear
• 018/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Vehicles and Auto Parts
• 019/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Personal Protective Equipment
• 020/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Electromagnetic Compatibility
• 021/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Food
• 022/2011 TR CU - EAC Labeling of Food
• 023/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Fruit and Vegetable Juices
• 024/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Oil and Fat Products
• 025/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification for Furniture and Home Accessories
• 026/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification of Small Vessels
• 027/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification for Specialized Foods
• 028/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification for Explosives
• 029/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification for Food Additives
• 030/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification for Special Liquids
• 031/2012 TR CU - EAC Certification for Agricultural Tractors
• 032/2013 TR CU - EAC Certification for Pressure Equipment
• 033/2013 TR CU - EAC Certification for Milk and Dairy Products
• 034/2013 TR CU - EAC Certification for Meat and Meat Products
• 035/2013 TR CU - EAC Certification for Tobacco Products
• 036/2016 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Hydrocarbon Gas
• 037/2016 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Hazardous Substances
• 038/2016 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Exhibitions
• 039/2016 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Mineral Fertilizers
• 040/2017 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Fish and Fish Products
• 041/2017 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Chemicals
• 042/2017 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Special Equipment
• 043/2017 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Fire Protection Products
• 044/2017 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Mineral Water
• 045/2017 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Petroleum Products
• 046/2018 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Natural Gas Products
• 047/2018 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Alcoholic Products
• 048/2019 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Energy Efficiency of Electrical Appliances
• 049/2020 TR EAEU - EAC Certification for Pipeline Systems and Pipelines
• 050/2021 TR EAEU - EAC Approval for Civil Protection
• 051/2021 TR EAEU - EAC Approval for Poultry Meat
• 052/2021 TR EAEU - EAC Approval for Subway Vehicles 

EAC Labeling for Central Asia

For several product groups, there is an EAC labeling requirement according to the regulations of the EAEU states. Thus, approved goods must be marked with the EAC mark. The EAC labeling demonstrates EAC certification in accordance with the requirements of technical regulations (TR CU/EAEU).

The requirements for EAC labeling of the Eurasian Economic Union are established in the decision of the EAEU Commission No. 711. The EAC labeling of products subject to mandatory certification according to the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union is a prerequisite for access to the EAEU market. The marketing of goods without the required labeling is punishable.

An EAC marking must contain the following information:

• Product Name
• Country of Origin
• Date of Manufacture
• EAC Designation
• Trademark
• Headquarters of the Manufacturer
• Product Dimensions
• Legal Warranty Obligations
• Chemical Composition

Additional information may also be required depending on the industry and sector.

Validity and Legal Status of EAC Certification

The issuance of an EAC approval is either contract-related (partial delivery) or serial (series production). For contract-related partial delivery, a one-time EAC approval is conducted. For series production, an EAC approval for series production is carried out. The EAC approval for series production can be made for 1 to 5 years.

Legal Basis of EAC Certification:

• Agreement of the EAEU dated November 18, 2010
• Decision of the EAEC No. 319 dated June 18, 2010
• Decision of the EAEC No. 620 dated April 7, 2011
• Decision of the EAEC No. 896 dated December 9, 2011
• Decision of the EAEC No. 293 dated December 25, 2012