An EAC certificate according to the directive TR EAEU 051/2021 is an official document that certifies compliance with the TR CU/EACU regulations, thereby enabling the export of poultry meat to the EAEU member states.
The directive TR EAEU 051/2021 defines the safety standards for poultry meat in the EAEU countries.
The EAEU states are an economic and trade union between Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. Common trade regulations and TR CU/EAEU regulations apply within the territory of the EAEU member states. The goal of the EAEU association is economic cooperation among the individual member states.
EAC Conformity Assessment of Poultry Meat
The EAC conformity assessment of poultry meat and by-products according to the TR CU/EAEU directive 051/2021 of the Eurasian Economic Union is carried out through an EAC declaration or a veterinary and hygiene approval.
The EAC marking of poultry meat and by-products is conducted in accordance with the TR EAEU directive 051/2021 and the TR CU directive 021/2011.
Application of the TR EAEU Directive 051/2021
The EAC approval for poultry meat is carried out by an EAC certification service provider in accordance with the regulations of the TR CU/EAEU directive. The certification service provider tests the goods for EAC conformity with the TR CU/EAEU regulations of the EAEU states.
Finally, the EAC conformity confirmation is entered into the unified online register of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for approved goods.
The safety regulations of the directive TR EAEU 051/2021 for the EAC conformity assessment apply to the following products and goods:
- Poultry meat
- Poultry by-products
- Broths and similar products
The regulations of the directive TR EAEU 051/2021 for the EAC approval of poultry meat and poultry by-products do not apply to the following goods and products:
- Private food production
- Specialized food production
- Food production with a low poultry meat content
- Food production using food additives
- Food production using dietary supplements
- Food production by catering businesses
EAC Marking of Poultry Meat
The EAC marking of poultry meat is carried out in accordance with the regulations of the directive TR CU 051/2021. All products and goods that have passed the conformity assessment must be marked with the EAC conformity mark.
The EAC marking of food products is conducted in accordance with the safety regulations of the directive TR CU 022/2011 of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The following directives of the Eurasian Economic Union are relevant for the EAC marking of poultry meat and poultry by-products:
- Directive TR CU 051/2021 - EAC approval for poultry meat
- Directive TR CU 022/2011 - EAC marking of food products
All approved poultry meat products will be marked with the EAC sign of the Eurasian Economic Union. This confirms EAC conformity with the TR CU/EAEU regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The EAC sign indicates Eurasian conformity. The EAC marking must be affixed to each individual production unit, packaging unit, and all accompanying documents in a clearly visible and legible manner.
Requirements for EAC Marking:
- Monochrome coloring
- Dimensions of at least 5 mm
- Clear color contrast to the surface
- Good readability throughout the entire lifespan
Accompanying Documents for Poultry Meat
- Technical EAC documentation
- ISO quality management system
- Test protocols and test results
- Representation in EAEU states
Costs of EAC Certification for Poultry Meat
The costs of EAC certification of poultry meat according to the TR EAEU directive 051/2021 consist of several components: the technical regulations of the EAEU states and the number of required mandatory product tests, as well as whether all necessary accompanying documents and source documents are available.
Furthermore, it must be determined whether additional tests, inspections, or certifications are required, such as inspections, audits, or ISO certification of the company's quality management system. The regulations of the TR EAEU directive 051/2021 of the Eurasian Economic Union clearly define how individual product groups should be approved.
An offer for the EAC certification of poultry meat according to the TR EAEU directive 051/2021 of the Eurasian Economic Union will be provided within 24 hours by AC Inorms GmbH (LLC). With an offer for EAC approval, the total costs of the product for export to the EAEU states can be determined.
Validity of EAC Approvals for Poultry Meat
The issuance of an EAC approval for poultry meat is carried out either for individual shipments (contract-related) or for series shipments (serial production).
For contract-related shipments, a one-time EAC approval is issued, and for series shipments, an EAC approval for serial production is issued. The EAC approvals for the serial production of poultry meat are valid for a period of 1 to 5 years.
Contract Person for EAC Approvals for Poultry Meat
The representation for the EAC approval of poultry meat according to the TR EAEU directive 051/2021 of the Eurasian Economic Union is a legal or natural person acting as a representative of the producer in the EAEU states and responsible for compliance with EAEU regulations.
The contract person must be able to represent the manufacturer before the competent authorities and certification bodies. The contract person for the EAC approval of poultry meat according to the TR EAEU directive 051/2021 bears significant responsibility for compliance with requirements.
