A negative EAC certificate is an official confirmation from a qualified certification service provider that the products in question are not subject to EAC certification requirements. This means that no conformity assessment is necessary for export to Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union.
The issuance of a negative EAC certificate is required when it is not clearly defined to which product group and customs tariff number the products belong. This can occur when the products cannot be clearly classified, making it impossible to determine the EAC certification obligation and the certification method.
A negative EAC certificate can be requested by both authorities and companies. Consumers in Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union have the right to view a conformity certificate or a negative certificate.
There are three types of negative certificates:
A negative fire safety certificate is an official confirmation that the imported products are not subject to mandatory fire safety certification. Such a negative certificate is required upon import into the customs territory of Russia and EAEU states, as well as for the sale of already imported products.
A negative certificate for customs authorities is required when exporting products that are difficult to classify, if it cannot be clearly determined whether the products are subject to mandatory GOST certification or EAC certification.
A negative certificate for customs authorities is a confirmation from the accredited certification organization that the imported products are not subject to mandatory EAC certification. Such a negative certificate is needed in cases where a clear classification of products is problematic.
A negative certificate for goods that are not subject to mandatory EAC certification: Such a negative certificate is required for the sale of products in the EAC market. The negative certificate for trade can be requested by regulatory authorities or customers.
The duration and costs of issuing a negative EAC certificate depend on various factors, such as product characteristics, the number of required examinations, and the complexity of the required examinations.
The exact certification conditions are always developed and carried out individually based on product characteristics. Typically, approximately 10 working days are required for the issuance of a negative EAC certificate.