EAC Certificate for EMC acc. to TR CU 020/2011

The EAC certification for electromagnetic compatibility of electrical installations is conducted in accordance with the technical regulations TR CU 020/2011. The EAC approval for electromagnetic compatibility is carried out according to the requirements of TR CU/EAEU regulations. 

The EAC certification for electromagnetic compatibility confirms conformity with the provisions of the technical regulations TR CU 020/2011 of the EAEU states.

If the equipment generates electromagnetic disturbances or if its functional quality is affected by external electromagnetic disturbances, the EAC certification according to the technical regulation TR CU 020/2011 cannot be conducted.

Measures for Compliance with EAC Standards

The certification and compliance with EMC requirements are measures that confirm that a specific technical device meets the provisions of governmental, normative, and technical documents regarding EMC conformity. This is reaffirmed by the issuance of an EAC conformity certificate. 

The electromagnetic compatibility of technical means refers to the ability of a device to operate with a certain quality in a specific electromagnetic environment and not to cause unacceptable electromagnetic disturbances to other devices. 

Objective of the Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011

The primary objective of the Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 is to prevent the sale of products that generate strong electromagnetic radiation, which could impair or even disrupt the proper functioning of nearby devices.

The Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 for EAC approval of electromagnetic compatibility establishes uniform requirements for EMC devices. 

Scope of the EMC Regulations

The regulations of TR CU 020/2011 not only affect devices and systems that can potentially cause electromagnetic disturbances but also electromagnetic disturbance-sensitive devices whose performance depends on the electromagnetic environment.

However, there are some exceptions to the electromagnetic compatibility regulations. 

These regulations do not apply to the following product categories:

1. Devices that do not cause electromagnetic disturbances themselves and function properly even in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances.

2. Devices that are used as components to manufacture other devices for which no standalone use is intended.

3. Devices that are not listed in the unified list of equipment and for which binding requirements apply in the EAEU states.

These exceptions are important to delineate the scope of TR CU 020/2011 and ensure that only relevant products are subject to the corresponding electromagnetic compatibility regulations.

Products for which a certificate according to TR CU 020/2011 must be issued:

• Vacuum cleaners
• Refrigerators
• Air conditioners
• Microwave devices
• Musical instruments
• Sewing machines
• Video devices
• Audio devices
• Power supplies
• Pumps
• Switches
• Lights
• Computers
• Office equipment
• Monitors
• Printers
• Scanners

The list of products for which a mandatory EAC conformity certificate according to TR CU 020/2011 must be issued can be found in Annex 3 of TR CU 020/2011.

Requirements of Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 

The Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 governs the requirements for electromagnetic technical devices throughout the Customs Union.

The devices must be resistant to influences such as:

• Voltage fluctuations
• Electromagnetic fields
• Electrical charging
• Conductive disturbances

Typically, EAC certification is carried out in accordance with the requirements of TR CU 020/2011 together with EAC certification in accordance with the requirements of TR CU 004/2011 concerning the safety of low-voltage equipment.

Particularities of Certification acc. to TR CU 020/2011

The EAC certification according to TR CU 020 is carried out in several steps:

• Compilation of the necessary documents
• Submission of a certification application
• Selection of samples for testing
• Preparation of the EAC documentation
• Assessment of the production status
• Conducting product tests
• Preparation of a test report
• Registration of the approval
• Issuance of the approval

Only with a valid EAC approval and corresponding documentation are you authorized to transport and sell your products within the EAEU member states.

Particularities of Declaration acc. to TR CU 020/2011

The procedure for EAC declaration begins with the compilation of a variety of documents, which may differ depending on whether it concerns a product batch (Scheme 2d, 4d) or serially produced technical products (Scheme 1d, 3d, 6d).

For the EAC declaration of technical products within Schemes 1d, 3d (serial production), a collection of documents is required that includes the following aspects:

• EAC operational documentation
• Technical specifications
• Supply contract or shipping documents
• Records of conducted tests
• Listing of relevant standards

The validity period of the declaration of conformity for serially produced products is a maximum of 5 years, while no fixed validity period is established for the EAC declaration of conformity for a product batch of technical products.

Certification Schemes according to TR CU 020/2011

The EAC certification or EAC declaration of batch deliveries, series production, batch production, and individual deliveries according to TR CU 020/2011 is carried out based on various schemes. The differences in approval according to TR CU 020/2011 are presented below.

EAC Certification Schemes:

1C: EAC certification based on product testing. Scheme 1C is applied for products listed in the technical regulations. The approval process consists of product tests followed by certification by a certification body.

2C: EAC certification based on production control. Scheme 2C is applied for products manufactured in series production. The approval process consists of establishing a quality management system (QMS).

3C: Certification based on individual product testing. Scheme 3C is applied for products manufactured for partial deliveries or in series production. The EAC certification consists of individual tests conducted by the certification body.

EAC Declaration Schemes:

1D: Manufacturer's declaration of conformity. Scheme 1D is applied when the manufacturer confirms that their product complies with the technical regulations. The manufacturer must provide EAC documentation that proves EAC conformity with the regulations.

3D: Importer's declaration of conformity. Scheme 3D is applied when the manufacturer does not issue an EAC declaration. In this case, the importer can confirm the product's conformity and have an EAC declaration issued.

4D: Confirmation of conformity by an accredited body. Scheme 4D is applied when a product has been tested by an accredited body. If the product meets the requirements, an EAC declaration is issued.

5D: Confirmation of conformity by a designated body. Scheme 5D is applied when the product has been tested by a body designated by the EAEU member states. The designated body issues a confirmation of conformity, which serves as the basis for the EAC declaration.

The selection of the EAC certification scheme or EAC declaration scheme, and thus the type of EAC certification process or EAC declaration process, depends on the nature of the goods and the type of delivery (partial delivery or series production).

It is important to note that the schemes may vary depending on the type of products and the requirements of the technical regulations. It is also possible for multiple schemes to be combined to confirm the EAC conformity of a product.

Validity Period of the Certificate acc. to TR CU 020/2011 

The validity period of the EAC certificate according to TR CU 020/2011 depends on the chosen certification program. If you certify a batch of products according to TR CU 020/2011, the validity period of the certificate is not specified. For EAC certification of series production, the maximum validity period of the certificate is 5 years.

Conducting EMC Product Tests 

The testing of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of products encompasses a wide range of various electrical and electronic devices for commercial applications.

EMC tests include tests for:

• Immunity to disturbances
• Emission of disturbances

The immunity tests include testing for:

• Immunity of devices to overvoltage
• Immunity of devices to interruptions
• Immunity of devices to voltage dips
• Immunity of devices to electrostatic discharge
• Disturbance by microsecond pulses
• Disturbance by nanosecond pulses
• Industrial frequency magnetic field
• Damped magnetic field
• Pulsed magnetic field
• Oscillating damped interference
• Conductive high-frequency disturbance
• Resistance to high-frequency electromagnetic fields

Emission tests include testing for:

• Field strength of industrial radio disturbance
• Industrial radio disturbance voltage
• Emission of harmonic components of current consumption
• Voltage fluctuations caused by technical means in the network

The electromagnetic compatibility tests are conducted in an accredited laboratory in the EAEU states. Our specialists will answer all your questions regarding EAC certification, EAC declaration, and testing of your products in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 020/2011 of the EAEU states.