EAC Certificate / Certification for Kazakhstan

The EAC Certificate is an official document that confirms compliance with the Technical Regulations (TR CU) of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is required for export to Kazakhstan and EAEU member states. The abbreviation EAC stands for Eurasian Conformity.

The Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakh: Қазақстан or Qazaqstan) is a member state and founding state of the Eurasian Economic Union, thus Kazakhstan is part of the Customs Union (CU). Products exported to Kazakhstan must undergo EAC certification prior to export.

EAC Certification / Approval for Kazakhstan 

For the implementation of EAC certification, individual product samples are tested at accredited testing facilities. If the tests are successfully conducted, investigation protocols are created. Based on the product tests conducted, the EAC Approval is granted. 

The conformity of EAEU member states is confirmed by an EAC certificate. EAC certification is conducted based on product investigations and technical documentation.

Generally, the process includes the following steps:

1. Application: the manufacturer submits an application for EAC certification.
2. Product testing: the authority tests the product for EAEU conformity.
3. Production control: the authority reviews the quality assurance system.
4. Inspection: the certification body conducts an inspection of the production.
5. Decision: based on the tests, the authority makes a decision.
6. Issuance: if the product is certified, an EAC certificate is issued.
7. Furthermore, the EAC certificate is entered into the unified register.
8. Product monitoring is conducted by the certification body.
9. For certain products, inspection control is required.

There are further certifications and approvals required for export to Kazakhstan, such as operational approval for production machinery or special regulations for wire ropes.

EAC Certification for Kazakhstan

An EAC certification for EAEU member states is a confirmation of conformity conducted according to the requirements of the TR CU/EAEU guidelines. The EAC marking proves that the marked goods meet safety requirements.

The EAC certificate for Kazakhstan is a confirmation of conformity that the certified products comply with the safety requirements of TR CU/EAEU regulations. 

The Republic of Kazakhstan is a founding state of the Eurasian Economic Union. Therefore, all goods exported to Kazakhstan are subject to EAC certification or EAC declaration and are certified according to the Technical Regulations of the EAEU states.

EAC Declaration for Kazakhstan

The EAC declaration for Kazakhstan is a confirmation of conformity that the declared goods meet the safety requirements of TR EAEU guidelines. 

An EAC declaration is registered by an EAC certification body in the unified register of declared products. Registration in the unified register is a mandatory measure for the marketing of goods in the EAEU states. 

Certification of Measuring Instruments

The EAC certification of measuring instruments in Kazakhstan is conducted by Goststandard Kasmeter. Mandatory testing is provided for all calibration-required measuring instruments. 

The calibration of measuring instruments is conducted under state control and subsequently entered into the unified register of measuring instruments. The approval of measuring instruments can be conducted for individual deliveries or for series production.

Application areas of measuring instruments in Kazakhstan: 

1. Healthcare
2. Operational safety
3. Defense industry
4. Occupational safety
5. Cartography
6. Geodesy
7. Trade 

All certified measuring instruments must be marked with the CT marking. The marking must be affixed to the goods in a clearly visible manner before marketing.

EAC Accompanying Documents for Kazakhstan 

For EAC certification for Kazakhstan and EAEU states, various documents are required depending on the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Generally, the following documents are required:

• Detailed product description
• Detailed description of the area of application
• Information about the manufacturer and importer
• Packaging and composition information
• Operating instructions and maintenance instructions
• Safety considerations for machinery
• Strength calculations for pressure equipment
• Explosion hazard assessment for ATEX devices
• Technical passport or pressure vessel passport
• Certificates for the quality management system
• Qualifications evidence for personnel
• Wiring diagrams and welding certificates

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

EAC Marking for Kazakhstan  

The certified products are marked with the EAC marking of the EAEU states. The EAC marking is conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Technical Regulations (TR CU/EAEU guidelines) of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The marking confirms the EAC certification of products in accordance with the regulations of TR CU guidelines of the EAEU states. The marking is carried out in accordance with the decision of the EAEU Commission N711 dated July 15, 2011.

The marking is a fundamental requirement for the marketing of products in the EAEU market. Marketing goods without marking is punishable by a high fine and confiscation of products.

Costs, Duration, and Validity 

The EAC certification for Kazakhstan and EAEU member states is generally regarded as a bureaucratic formality. However, it must be understood that it is a complex approval process that depends on many factors. 

The costs of EAC certification for Kazakhstan consist of several factors, including the regulations of the TR CU/EAEU guidelines, the design and composition of goods, as well as whether all required documents are available.

The approval for Kazakhstan is either contract-based or series-based. For contract deliveries, a one-time certification is conducted. For series deliveries, an approval is conducted for a period of 1 to 5 years.

Legal Situation

Certification matters are regulated in the EAEU member states in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union. 

The EAC approvals are carried out in accordance with Regulation N603 - Technical Regulations, Regulation N90 - Conformity Assessment Procedures, and the Technical Regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.