EAC Certification for Kyrgyzstan

The Kyrgyz Republic has been a member state of the Eurasian Economic Union since 2015. Therefore, the same import regulations and certification requirements apply in the Kyrgyz Republic as in all other member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU member states).

The EAC certification or EAC declaration in Kyrgyzstan is carried out in accordance with the regulations of the Technical Regulations (TR CU/EAEU) of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). 

The EAC certificates and/or EAC declarations facilitate the smooth processing of exports from Germany or other EU countries to the Kyrgyz Republic.

EAC Certification for EAEU Member States

An EAC certificate or an EAC declaration is proof of EAC conformity for export to EAEU member states. Through EAC certification or EAC declaration, the manufacturer is confirmed that the approved products comply with the requirements of the Technical Regulations (TR CU/EAEU) of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

An EAC certificate or an EAC declaration is registered by an accredited certification body in the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union in the register of all approved products. The abbreviation EAC stands for: Eurasian Conformity.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a trade and economic association currently consisting of the following countries: Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia. Common certification regulations, uniform trade regulations, and harmonized Technical Regulations (TR CU/EAEU) apply in the EAEU area.

EAC Certificate for EAEU Member States

The EAC certification marks goods that comply with the safety regulations of the EAEU. 

The products whose EAC conformity has been confirmed by the regulations of the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union through EAC certification or EAC declaration can be exported and sold in all member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. 

Normally, no further approvals, such as GOST certificates, are required.

The EAC certification is conducted according to the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union for different product groups. 

The certification is regulated by the EAC standardization system of the EAEU states and can only be carried out by accredited certification bodies.

EAC Certification for Various Product Groups:

• Certification for Machinery and Equipment
• Certification for Electrical and Radio 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 Chemicals and Fuels
• Certification for Motor Vehicles and Auto Parts
• Certification for Furniture and Home Accessories
• Certification for Pressure Equipment and Containers

Application of EAC Certification

An EAC approval is mandatory for all product groups listed in the unified list of products and goods subject to approval according to the decision of the EAEU Commission No. 620. For product groups not included in this list, national approval regulations apply when importing into the EAEU states.

The goal of the EAEU states is to strengthen competitiveness and economic cooperation among the individual EAEU states. Through cooperation among the individual EAEU states, the free movement of goods and services is ensured.

Content of an EAC Certificate

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

• Information about the importer
• Information about the manufacturer
• Information about the certification body
• Applicable Technical Regulations
• Information about the product
• Validity period
• Customs tariff number

The EAC certificates have the same legal effect in all EAEU member states. The EAC certificates and EAC declarations are entered into a unified register of approved goods and products.

Accompanying Documents for EAC Certification 

Depending on the requirements of the Technical Regulations, different documents and materials are required for EAC certification.

Typically, the following documents are required:

• Detailed product description
• Detailed description of the area of application
• Information about the manufacturer and importer
• Certificates for quality management systems
• Qualifications for personnel
• Operating and maintenance instructions
• Safety assessment
• Strength calculation
• Pressure vessel passport
• Technical passport
• Customs tariff number

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

Process of EAC Certification for Kyrgyzstan

The EAC certification is carried out based on technical documents and materials, internal company test reports, test reports from accredited laboratories, and based on an EAC production audit.

Individual steps of the certification process:

• Application submission
• Review of documents
• Classification of products
• Selection of product samples
• Testing, analysis, and audit
• Issuance of the certificate
• Inspection control

Contract Person for EAC Certification

According to the regulations of the EAEU states, the manufacturer must have a business presence in the EAEU economic area to apply for EAC approval. Thus, a representative of the manufacturer is required for the execution of EAC approvals in the EAEU member states.

Often, a distribution partner from the EAEU states acts as the representative of the manufacturer. It must be considered that for the entire EAC approval period, only this distributor receives the exclusive distribution rights for the entire approval period and must issue a power of attorney to all other distribution partners for sales activities.

In such situations, the manufacturer becomes dependent on the individual distribution partners who acted as authorized representatives of the manufacturer during the EAC approval. To maintain independence, we recommend engaging an independent contract person for the representation of the manufacturer. We offer such services to our clients.

Production Audit for EAC Certification 

For the EAC certification of certain product groups, a mandatory production audit is required according to the Technical Regulations (TR CU/EAEU). An audit is usually required for EAC approval for serial production after one year.

An audit is conducted by an accredited certification body at the manufacturer's production site. Production processes and conditions are checked for EAC conformity. Based on the analytical results of the audit, the quality of goods and products is assessed. The conduct of an audit is carried out according to the regulations GOST-R-54293-2010 - Production audit for EAC certification.

Inspection Control for EAC Certification

Depending on the product group and Technical Regulations, the respective products and goods are subject to annual inspection control. For some product groups, a document review is provided as an annual inspection control, while for other product groups, an annual audit is required as inspection control.

For certain product groups, the Technical Regulations require regular monitoring of the quality of goods. It must be checked whether the product is properly marked and whether the product continues to meet the requirements of the Technical Regulations.

The annual inspection control is a systematic conformity assessment and forms the basis for maintaining the EAC certification of products and goods. The inspection control is mandatory for EAC certification for serial production after one year. There is no external monitoring obligation for EAC declaration.

Costs and Duration of EAC Certification

The EAC certification or EAC declaration is often considered a simple formality. However, it is a complex approval process that depends on several product details and factors.

The duration of EAC certification depends on the following factors:

• Type of delivery
• Type of certification
• Nature of the goods
• Number of mandatory tests

Obtaining EAC approval can take several weeks for certain product groups. The exact certification processes are always planned individually for the certification or declaration project of products and goods and carried out project-specifically.

The costs of EAC certification for EAEU states consist of several factors, such as the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the EAEU states, the number of required product tests, the design and composition of goods, and whether all necessary documents and materials are available.

The Technical Regulations of the EAEU States

The EAC certification is carried out according to the requirements of the Technical Regulations (TR CU) of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The Technical Regulations of the EAEU states are also referred to as Technical Regulations of the Customs Union.

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 Children's Products
• 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 for Highways
• 015/2011 TR CU - EAC Certification for Grain
• 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 Marking 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 Food
• 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 Marking for EAEU States

For most product groups, mandatory certification and marking requirements are stipulated according to the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union. Thus, the approved products and goods must be marked with the EAC marking.

The EAC marking confirms EAC conformity with the safety requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union. 

The requirements for EAC marking of products and goods are regulated and documented by the decision of the EAEU Commission No. 711. The EAC marking of goods subject to mandatory certification is a prerequisite for access to the EAC markets of the Eurasian Economic Union.

An EAC marking must contain the following information:

• Product name
• Manufacturing date
• EAC marking
• Headquarters of the manufacturer
• Warranty obligations
• Composition

Depending on the industry and sector, additional information may be required.

Validity and Legal Status of EAC Certification

The EAC certification can be contract-based (partial delivery) or serial (mass production). For contract-based deliveries, a one-time EAC approval is issued. For serial deliveries, an EAC approval for mass production is issued.

With the introduction of the EAC system in the EAEU member states, the approval system of the individual EAEU states has been fundamentally reformed, and the approval processes for all product groups in all EAEU member states have been harmonized. 

Through the harmonization of national certification systems, previous national regulations such as GOST certification have lost significance and have been replaced by the new Technical Regulations of the EAEU states.