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EAC Certificate / Certification for Control Cabinets

For the export of switch gear and control systems to the EAEU states, mandatory EAC certification according to the technical regulations of the EAEU states is required. Switch gear and control systems are approved in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Regulation TR CU 004/2011 - EAC Certification for Low Voltage Equipment and the provisions of the Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 - EAC Certification for Electromagnetic Compatibility. For the export of switch gear and control systems to the EAEU states, mandatory EAC certification according to the technical regulations of the EAEU states is required. Switch gear and control systems are approved in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Regulation TR CU 004/2011 - EAC Certification for Low Voltage Equipment and the provisions of the Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 - EAC Certification for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

EAC Certificate for Switch Gear 

For the export of switch gear and control systems to the EAEU states, mandatory EAC certification according to the technical regulations of the EAEU states is required. 

Switch gear and control systems are approved in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Regulation TR CU 004/2011 - EAC Certification for Low Voltage Equipment and the provisions of the Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 - EAC Certification for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

TR ZU/EAEU Regulations of the Member States

Typically, switch gear is delivered as part of a complete system. A separate EAC certification is required for a switch gear or control system. 

For the EAC approval of switch gear, a production audit of the foreign manufacturer's production facilities or a sample test according to the provisions of the Technical Regulations TR CU 004/2011 and TR CU 020/2011 is required.

Process of EAC Certification for Switch Gear

The EAC certification of switch gear is conducted on an analytical basis of technical documents and records, internal test protocols, test protocols from accredited testing laboratories, as well as based on an EAC production audit.

Individual Steps of the Certification Process:

  1. Submission of documents
  2. Classification of products
  3. Selection of product samples
  4. Tests and analyses
  5. Audit of the production facility
  6. Issuance of the certificate
  7. Inspection control 

Documents Required for Certification of Switch Gear 

The following documents are required for certification:

  • User manuals
  • Technical description
  • Technical documentation
  • Construction drawings
  • Safety assessment

The following documents are required for the certification of switch gear:

  • Detailed product description
  • Detailed description of the area of application
  • Information about the manufacturer and importer
  • Packaging and composition information
  • Strength calculations and safety data sheets
  • Operating, maintenance manual and technical passport
  • User manual and safety assessment
  • Explosion hazard assessment and pressure vessel passport
  • Existing certificates (e.g., EAC, GOST, ISO)
  • Certificates for the quality management system
  • Certificates for materials and components
  • Qualifications evidence for personnel
  • Technical EAC documentation
  • Material test protocols
  • Customs tariff number

The operational documentation must contain the following information: 

  • Type
  • Brand
  • Model
  • Name
  • Parameters
  • Properties
  • Designation
  • Trademark
  • Country of manufacture 

EAC Marking of Switch Gear

The certified switch gear is marked with an EAC marking. This confirms compliance with the TR CU regulations of the EAEU states. The marketing of products without the appropriate marking is subject to high fines and confiscation of goods.

Products whose compliance with the safety requirements of the unified TR CU regulations of the EAEU states has been confirmed may be marked with the EAC sign of the EAEU states.

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