EAC Regulatory Monitor 2026 - Latest EAC Certification Changes

Regulatory Monitor: Latest EAC Certification Developments

EAC certification remains a key requirement for exporting numerous products to the Eurasian Economic Union in 2026. The EAEU consists of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

Since January 2026, several technical regulations, lists of standards, testing procedures and transitional provisions have been amended. Particularly important developments include stricter controls on foreign EAC certificates in Russia, new requirements for paints and varnishes and changes affecting personal protective equipment, cosmetics, food products and fire safety equipment.

This Regulatory Monitor provides an overview of the most important developments since January 2026.

October 2026: New Cosmetics Requirements

In October 2026, amendments affecting perfumery and cosmetic products entered into force. At the same time, the EAEU accreditation authorities discussed closer information exchange to verify conformity documents. Other developments concern preparations for new standards for meat products and extended transitional provisions for crude oil.

Cosmetics and Perfumery: Amendments Effective from 28 October

Amendments to Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 on the safety of perfumery and cosmetic products have applied since 28 October 2026. They were adopted through Decision No. 74 of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission of 12 September 2025.

The updated lists cover, in particular:

• Prohibited ingredients
• Ingredients subject to restrictions on use
• Permitted colourants
• Permitted preservatives
• Permitted UV filters

A separate implementation date applies to labelling concerning potential formaldehyde release: from 1 January 2027, the threshold triggering the warning “Contains formaldehyde” will decrease from 0.05% to 0.001%. The relevant value is the maximum theoretical concentration of formaldehyde that may be released from the finished product. This threshold concerns warning labelling and is not a general concentration limit for all cosmetic products.

Transitional provisions must be considered for existing conformity documents. Declarations adopted before 28 October 2026 and fixed‑term state registration certificates covered by the provisions generally remain valid until their expiry date. During this period, the products concerned may continue to be manufactured and placed on the market. Separate provisions apply to older state registration certificates issued without an expiry date.

Manufacturers should review formulations, ingredient information and labels. When preparing a new EAC declaration or state registration, they should establish which requirements and transitional provisions apply to the specific product.

Planned Information Exchange on Test Reports

On 26 October 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission reported on discussions between the heads of the national accreditation authorities. The meeting focused on measures to address unreliable practices in conformity assessment.

In particular, participants discussed a draft procedure for exchanging information between the authorities. Among other purposes, this would enable them to confirm whether a test report was actually issued by the laboratory named in it. Response deadlines and the scope of the information to be exchanged were also discussed.

Participants additionally considered further development of the unified register of conformity assessment bodies. The new version of the associated common information process is provisionally scheduled for launch at the end of the first quarter of 2027. These are planned developments; the announcement does not introduce a new general certification requirement.

Manufacturers and exporters should maintain fully traceable documentation. Test reports should be clearly linked to the products tested, the relevant models and the laboratory commissioned. When selecting a certification body or testing laboratory, companies should also verify its current accreditation status and the scope of its accreditation.

Meat Products: Standards Development Programme Updated

On 27 October 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted amendments to the programme for developing interstate standards supporting Technical Regulation TR CU 034/2013 on the safety of meat and meat products.

New or additional work includes:

• Development of a standard for liver sausages
• Development of a method for determining nitrite and nitrate content using continuous flow analysis
• Revision of GOST ISO 5553‑2013 on the detection of polyphosphates
• Adjustment of development schedules for further test methods, including methods for children’s food products and mercury determination

The amendments to the development programme enter into force 30 calendar days after the official publication of the decision.

The programme sets out work to develop and revise standards. It does not make all planned test methods immediately applicable. Manufacturers should monitor when the relevant standards are adopted and, where applicable, included in the corresponding lists of standards.

Crude Oil: Extension of Certain Transitional Provisions Adopted

On 28 October 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission announced an extension of transitional provisions under the Technical Regulation on the safety of crude oil prepared for transportation and/or use until 1 January 2030.

The extension addresses difficulties in meeting the requirements for hydrogen sulphide content. According to the Commission, the EAEU market does not currently offer sufficient supplies of safe hydrogen sulphide scavengers. The extension is intended to reduce the risk of production interruptions at affected oilfields.

The amending decision enters into force 30 calendar days after its official publication.

Companies in the oil industry should check which specific requirements are covered by the extension. It does not amount to a general suspension of the entire Technical Regulation. 

September 2026: Updated Lists of Standards

In September 2026, transitional provisions for personal protective equipment were adopted, and the list of standards relating to food safety was updated. At the same time, the Eurasian Economic Commission provided further details on preparations for the common register of chemical substances and mixtures. For manufacturers and exporters, the different implementation timelines and their implications for existing conformity documents are particularly relevant.

Transitional Provisions for TR CU 019/2011

Through Decision No. 115 of 8 September 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission established transitional provisions for amendments to Technical Regulation TR CU 019/2011 on the safety of personal protective equipment. The decision was published on 10 September and enters into force on 10 October 2026.

The underlying regulatory amendments, adopted through Decision No. 40 of 13 March 2026, generally apply from 27 April 2027. Certain new requirements will only take effect once the corresponding test methods have been included in the lists of standards.

The transitional provisions specify that:

• Conformity documents issued or adopted before the amendments enter into force remain valid until their expiry date
• The manufacture and placing on the market of the products covered remain permitted while these documents are valid
• Products lawfully placed on the market may remain in circulation throughout their service life or shelf life
• Newly covered product categories that were previously not subject to mandatory conformity assessment benefit from an 18‑month transitional period from the date the amendments enter into force

Newly included products comprise, among others, protective equipment against cuts from handheld chainsaws and certain repellents against insects and ticks. Manufacturers should compare the scope of their existing certification with the expanded scope of the regulation. For newly covered product categories in particular, testing and technical documentation should be prepared well in advance.

Food Safety: Updated List of Standards for TR CU 021/2011

On 8 September 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission announced amendments to the list of voluntarily applicable standards supporting Technical Regulation TR CU 021/2011 on food safety.

The update includes:

• Addition of three interstate standards
• Removal of three national standards that served as the basis for the new interstate standards
• Updated editions of three further documents 

The amendments enter into force 180 calendar days after the official publication of the relevant decision. Voluntary application refers to the listed standards; the safety requirements of the Technical Regulation remain mandatory. Manufacturers should check whether their conformity documentation refers to any of the standards being replaced or revised. For upcoming EAC declarations, they should coordinate with the testing laboratory to determine which editions of the standards apply at the planned assessment date.

Chemical Substances and Mixtures: Preparations for Register

On 17 and 18 September 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and representatives of the Member States discussed the inventory of chemical substances. National substance inventories are intended to form the basis of the common EAEU register of chemical substances and mixtures.

The Commission referred to Decision No. 61 of 1 August 2025. This calls on the governments of the Member States to ensure that an inventory of chemical substances, including substances contained in mixtures, is carried out and that the necessary information is submitted to the Commission by 1 December 2026. The inventory covers both substances already in circulation and those intended to be placed on the EAEU market.

Manufacturers and suppliers of chemical products should work with their importers to establish whether the relevant substances have been included in the respective national procedure. Up‑to‑date information on composition, substance identity and safety documentation should be available for this purpose. The stated deadline is addressed to the Member States and their competent authorities. The information companies must provide and the applicable national submission deadlines need to be checked in the relevant destination country.

August 2026: Conformity Documents and Regulatory Changes

In August 2026, attention focused on the validity of certain Russian conformity documents and the further development of the EAEU Technical Regulations. For manufacturers and exporters, it is essential to distinguish between national Russian requirements, EAEU‑wide regulations and proposals that have not yet been adopted.

Clarification on the Validity of National Certificates and Declarations

In August, Rosakkreditatsiya published guidance on the continued use of conformity documents in connection with 1 September 2026. This follows amendments to Russian Government Resolution No. 2425 introduced by Resolution No. 642 of 14 May 2025 and Resolution No. 1403 of 11 September 2025.

The clarification issued on 31 August specifies which documents are affected: certificates and declarations covering products whose underlying standards and test methods fall within the scope of the amendments. Documents outside this scope retain their status. Goods already placed on the market while the previous conformity document was valid may continue to be sold and used within their shelf life or service life.

The notice concerns national Russian conformity assessment under Resolution No. 2425. It does not imply that all EAC certificates or EAC declarations become invalid on 1 September 2026.

For affected shipments, a targeted review is recommended:

• Identify the legal basis of the existing certificate or declaration
• Cross‑check the affected product entry and applicable standards
• Check the current status in the register
• Coordinate any necessary reissuance with the responsible body

Consultation on the Development Plan for Technical Regulations

On 12 August 2026, the public consultation on a draft amendment to the development plan for the EAEU Technical Regulations closed. The consultation period had begun on 23 July 2026.

The published comments address proposals relating to the following regulations, among others:

• TR EAEU 037/2016 on the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products
• TR CU 032/2013 on the safety of pressure equipment
• TR CU 005/2011 on packaging safety
• TR CU 021/2011 on food safety
• TR CU 022/2011 on food labelling

The conclusion of a consultation does not bring new product requirements into force. The draft concerns the planning of future regulatory work. Binding amendments and transitional periods must be assessed against the legal acts subsequently adopted.

Manufacturers of the product groups concerned should therefore take further developments into account when planning long‑term certification projects. This draft plan alone does not justify the precautionary reissuance of existing EAC documents.

Product Marking: Action Plan for Data Exchange

On 14 August 2026, Order No. 17 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council, dated 9 July 2026, was published. It entered into force on 24 August 2026 and concerns an action plan for exchanging information on goods marked with identification means. It also covers cross‑border trade in such goods within the EAEU.

Companies whose products are subject to mandatory identification marking should work with their importers to prepare their product data and marking processes for this development. The action plan is separate from EAC conformity assessment and does not, in itself, introduce a general new EAC certification requirement.

July 2026: New Technical Regulation for Paints and Varnishes

On 20 May 2026, Decision No. 65 adopted the new Technical Regulation TR EAEU 053/2026 on the Safety of Paint and Varnish Materials. The Eurasian Economic Commission published the corresponding announcement on 2 July 2026.

The regulation applies to products including:

• Paints
• Varnishes
• Primers
• Water‑dispersion paints
• Multi‑component materials
• Powder coatings
• Products in aerosol packaging
• Glazes
• Wood preservatives
• Fire‑retardant coatings
• Decorative plasters
• Fillers
• Drying oils

TR EAEU 053/2026 establishes mandatory requirements for safety, labelling, packaging and safety data sheets.

Conformity assessment will not take the form of conventional EAC certification or an EAC Declaration of Conformity. Instead, state registration will be required. Following a successful assessment, a uniform state registration certificate valid in the EAEU countries will be issued.

The regulation will apply from 1 January 2028 in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. In Kyrgyzstan, it will enter into force on 1 January 2032.

Manufacturers should begin reviewing their formulations, safety data sheets, product labelling and registration strategies.

June 2026: New Lists of Standards for Fat‑and‑Oil Products

Updated lists of standards supporting the Technical Regulation on Fat‑and‑Oil Products were announced on 29 June 2026.

The updated lists contain:

• 22 standards for the voluntary demonstration of conformity
• 106 standards and methods for testing and measurement
• Interstate GOST standards
• National standards from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
• Provisionally accepted testing methods

The amendments will enter into force 180 calendar days after their official publication.

Manufacturers and importers should determine whether their existing test reports, examination methods and laboratory accreditations comply with the updated lists of standards.

June 2026: Digitalisation of Technical Regulation

In 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission is working on the introduction of digital technical regulation.

The project is intended to give companies structured digital access to:

• Product safety requirements
• EAEU Technical Regulations
• Accepted standards and testing methods
• Conformity assessment procedures
• Requirements for EAC certificates and EAC Declarations of Conformity

The system is expected to be launched in 2026. It does not currently introduce any additional certification requirement. In the longer term, however, further digitalisation of conformity evidence and certification procedures can be expected.

May 2026: New Procedure for Lists of Standards

On 20 May 2026, a revised procedure for developing and adopting lists of standards supporting EAEU Technical Regulations was approved.

These lists determine which standards may be used for:

• Demonstrating conformity with a Technical Regulation
• Product testing
• Measurements
• Sampling
• Conducting EAC conformity assessments

International, regional and interstate standards are taken into account. Where no corresponding standards are available, national standards of the EAEU member states may also be included.

For manufacturers, this means that new EAC certification projects require an assessment of both the applicable Technical Regulation and the current list of standards.

May 2026: Transitional Period for Civil Defence and Emergency Protection Products Extended

The transitional provisions of Technical Regulation TR EAEU 050/2021 have been extended until 1 June 2027.

The regulation covers products intended for:

• Civil defence
• Emergency protection
• Protection during natural disasters
• Protection during man‑made emergencies

The transitional period was originally due to expire on 1 June 2026. It was extended because not all required standards, testing procedures and accredited conformity assessment bodies are currently available.

Products manufactured in compliance with the transitional provisions may continue to be used throughout their intended service life.

March 2026: New Testing Standards for Packaged Drinking Water

On 31 March 2026, the list of testing methods supporting Technical Regulation TR EAEU 044/2017 on the Safety of Packaged Drinking Water, Including Natural Mineral Water, was amended.

Testing methods were updated for substances and procedures including:

• Boron
• Cobalt
• Tin
• Lead
• Thallium
• Selenium
• Silver
• Bromate
• Sulphite‑reducing anaerobes
• Mineral water sampling

Several national and older standards were replaced by new interstate GOST standards.

The amendments will enter into force 180 calendar days after the official publication of the relevant decision. Companies should verify in good time whether their testing laboratories can apply the new methods.

March 2026: Product List for Fire Safety Equipment Amended

On 17 March 2026, the customs‑related product list supporting Technical Regulation TR EAEU 043/2017 on Requirements for Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishing Equipment was amended.

The changes particularly affect:

• General‑purpose fire extinguishing powders
• Uninterruptible power supplies for automatic fire extinguishing systems

The amendments mainly concern the classification of HS codes. This classification is important for customs clearance because it can determine whether an EAC conformity document must be presented when goods are imported.

Exporters should therefore verify before each shipment whether the selected HS code remains consistent with the current product list.

March 2026: Changes Affecting Personal Protective Equipment

Technical Regulation TR CU 019/2011 on the Safety of Personal Protective Equipment was expanded and clarified in March 2026.

The scope now includes products such as:

• Protective equipment against cuts from hand‑held chainsaws
• Insect repellents
• Tick repellents

The safety requirements for several types of personal protective equipment were also revised:

• Fall protection equipment
• Protection against chemical hazards
• Protection against high temperatures
• Protection against electrical hazards
• Hearing protection
• Respiratory protection
• Head protection
• Hand protection
• Protective clothing for use in cold water

Most amendments will enter into force twelve months after their official publication. Certain requirements will only apply once the required testing methods have been included in the relevant lists of standards.

Manufacturers should review the scope applicable to their products, technical documentation, testing plans and conformity assessment schemes.

March 2026: New Transitional Provisions for Cosmetic Products

On 10 March 2026, transitional provisions were established for amendments to Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 on the Safety of Perfumery and Cosmetic Products.

The new requirements will enter into force on 28 October 2026.

EAC Declarations of Conformity and fixed‑term state registration certificates issued before this date will generally remain valid until their respective expiry dates.

During the validity of these documents, the relevant products may:

• Continue to be manufactured
• Be placed on the EAEU market
• Remain on the market throughout their shelf life

Manufacturers should nevertheless determine at an early stage whether their formulations, safety assessments, test reports and product labelling comply with the new requirements.

February 2026: New Import Rules for E‑Commerce Goods

On 12 February 2026, the import procedure was amended for goods subject to mandatory EAC conformity assessment and imported through bonded warehouses operated by e‑commerce providers.

The new procedure particularly regulates the demonstration of conformity for goods intended for sale to private individuals.

Special restrictions apply to vehicles and chassis. Unrestricted importation and use are generally permitted only in Armenia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan.

Additional restrictions apply in Russia and Kazakhstan. Since 13 March 2026, certain vehicles for which only copies of vehicle type approvals were submitted during customs clearance may not be placed into unrestricted circulation in Kazakhstan.

Companies should review their e‑commerce import procedures and the conformity documents used for these transactions.

February 2026: Russia Tightens Recognition of Foreign EAC Certificates

One of the most important developments in 2026 concerns the recognition of EAC certificates in Russia.

Since 7 February 2026, Russian Government Resolution No. 87 has introduced stricter rules for certificates issued by certification bodies located in other EAEU member states.

If certificates issued by a foreign certification body are suspended in Russia at least three times within one year, Rosaccreditation may cease recognising all certificates issued by that certification body in Russia for twelve months.

This may particularly affect EAC certificates issued by certification bodies in:

• Armenia
• Belarus
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan

An EAC certificate may therefore remain registered in the Unified EAEU Register while temporarily no longer being recognised for imports into Russia.

Before every shipment to Russia, companies should verify:

• Whether the EAC certificate remains active
• Whether the certificate is still recognised in Russia
• Whether the issuing certification body is subject to restrictions
• Whether the manufacturer and production site correspond to the register entry
• Whether the applicant or authorised representative is registered correctly
• Whether the test reports and imported product samples can be traced

New certification projects should not be awarded solely based on the lowest price or fastest processing time. The accreditation, reliability and recognition of the certification body are decisive for the long‑term usability of an EAC certificate.

January 2026: Updated Testing Standards for Combustible Natural Gas

On 20 January 2026, the list of testing methods supporting the EAEU Technical Regulation on the Safety of Combustible Natural Gas Prepared for Transportation and Use was updated.

The new list contains 35 interstate standards, including ten newly added standards. Obsolete testing and evidence documents were removed from the list.

Manufacturers, suppliers and testing laboratories should verify whether their testing methods and scopes of accreditation remain consistent with the current list of standards.

January 2026: Russian Special Rules for Civil Defence PPE

Russian Government Resolution No. 5 of 16 January 2026 introduced special requirements for the conformity assessment of personal protective equipment intended for civil defence.

The requirements cover:

• Design
• Production
• Conformity assessment
• Operation
• Storage
• Transportation
• Sale
• Disposal

Manufacturers of the relevant products must consider the additional national Russian requirements alongside the applicable EAEU regulations.

January 2026: New Maximum Residue Levels for Veterinary Medicines

On 10 January 2026, the transitional period for new maximum residue levels for veterinary medicines in food products of animal origin ended.

The affected product groups include:

• Milk and dairy products
• Meat and meat products
• Fish and fish products
• Poultry and poultry products
• Animal fats and oils

Manufacturers, importers and suppliers must document the veterinary medicines used in the accompanying documentation. Products must also comply with the new maximum residue levels.

Products manufactured and placed on the market in compliance with the previous requirements before the end of the transitional period may generally continue to be sold until the end of their specified shelf life.

What Do These Changes Mean for Manufacturers and Exporters?

The developments in 2026 demonstrate that an EAC certificate cannot automatically be used throughout its entire validity period without further review.

Companies should regularly verify:

• Validity of the EAC certificate or EAC Declaration of Conformity
• Recognition of the document in the relevant destination country
• Register status of the issuing certification body
• Current version of the applicable Technical Regulation
• New or amended lists of standards
• Accepted testing and measurement methods
• HS code and product classification
• Labelling and documentation requirements
• Transitional periods and effective dates
• National requirements in Russia or other EAEU member states

Particular attention is required in 2026 for certificates issued outside Russia but intended to be used for exports to the Russian market.

Verification of Existing EAC Certificates

AC Inorms supports German and European manufacturers in reviewing existing and planned EAC conformity documents.

Our services include:

• Review of existing EAC certificates
• Review of existing EAC Declarations of Conformity
• Verification of register status
• Review of the responsible certification body
• Identification of applicable TR CU and TR EAEU regulations
• Verification of HS codes
• Selection of the appropriate conformity assessment scheme
• Preparation of technical documentation
• Organisation of product testing
• Support with EAC certification and EAC declaration procedures

Before shipping goods to the EAEU, companies should determine whether the existing conformity document complies with the latest requirements and remains valid in the relevant destination country.

Conclusion

EAC certification has not been completely restructured in 2026. However, the applicable requirements are becoming increasingly detailed, digitalised and strictly controlled.

This creates an increased need for verification among exporters. Particularly for shipments to Russia, it is no longer sufficient to confirm that an EAC certificate exists. Companies must ensure that the document is current, properly registered and still recognised in the specific destination country.

Early verification helps prevent customs clearance delays, suspension of certificates and potential delivery stoppages.

AC Inorms supports manufacturers with the assessment of their products, existing EAC documents and planned shipments to the EAEU member states.