Validity Period of EAC Certification

EAC Certification for the EAEU Market 

The validity period of EAC certificates for the export of goods to the Eurasian Economic Union depends on several influencing factors. In this article, we will explain the details regarding the validity period of EAC conformity certificates. 

The conformity assessment is carried out in accordance with the technical regulations of the EAEU states. The certification service provider verifies compliance with the TR CU regulations. Finally, the EAC approval document is entered into the unified register. 

Validity Period of Approval Documents

The validity period of EAC documents for various product groups is determined by the technical regulations of the EAEU states. Furthermore, there are various regulations from individual EAEU member states regarding the validity period of approval documents. 

The TR CU guidelines serve as the technical and legal basis for applying for and conducting EAC certifications. The TR CU guidelines contain the safety standards and certification schemes for EAC approvals of products. 

The general validity period of EAC approval documents ranges from 1 to 5 years for series production and manufacturing. The EAC approval period for partial deliveries is usually limited to the delivery quantity and lasts a maximum of 5 years. 

EAC Approval Documents for EAEU Export 

The EAC approval is a conformity certificate for export to EAEU countries. An EAC certificate or an EAC declaration proves that the goods comply with the applicable TR CU/EAEU standards. The abbreviation EAC stands for Eurasian Conformity.

During the general validity period of certificates, there is continuous monitoring of compliance with the applicable safety requirements. 

The systematic certification occurs in the form of annual inspection controls. The inspections are conducted by the certification service provider on behalf of the manufacturer.

For EAC declarations, there is no obligation to conduct annual inspection controls; thus, quality and safety control can only be performed voluntarily by the manufacturer. If the approval documents have expired, they must be renewed.

Difference Between EAC Certificate and EAC Declaration 

An EAC certificate confirms compliance with the regulations of the EAEU states. In the certification process, quality assurance is confirmed by the certification body. The responsibility for compliance with safety standards thus lies with the manufacturer and the certification body.

An EAC declaration is a conformity statement from the manufacturer; a declaration is created based on manufacturer information and registered in the unified register. Thus, an EAC declaration is a manufacturer's statement regarding compliance with the regulations of the EAEU states. 

Accompanying Documents for EAC Approvals

Each TR CU/EAEU guideline specifies different requirements for the necessary accompanying documents. Generally, the following documents are required: 

1. Product name
2. Detailed product description
3. Existing certificates: ISO, GOST, CE, EAC
4. User manual
5. Technical passport

Costs of EAC Approvals 

The costs of EAC approvals depend on several factors. The composition of costs for conducting EAC conformity assessments is determined by the regulations of the TR CU guidelines, product testing, and the nature of the goods. 

Additionally, it must be clarified whether additional inspections, certifications, or audits are required. The TR CU guidelines of the EAEU states clearly define the procedures for conducting EAC certifications for various product groups.

Conformity Assessment Schemes

The technical regulations of the EAEU member states define a procedure for the certification of goods to confirm EAC conformity. The procedure for EAC conformity assessment is referred to as the certification scheme or declaration scheme. 

The approval schemes include descriptions of the approval process for all product groups. The application of the respective certification scheme or declaration scheme depends on the regulations of the TR CU/EAEU guidelines, product characteristics, and type of delivery. 

Inspection Control in Certification

In EAC certification for series production, annual inspection controls are mandated by the technical regulations. The goal of inspection controls is to ensure sustainable and long-term product quality and EAC conformity of goods.

Furthermore, it is checked whether the certified products are correctly marked with the EAC conformity mark. The goods must be marked throughout the entire certification period. The EAC marking confirms that the goods comply with the applicable EAC standards.

Premature Termination of Approvals

In general, EAC approvals are issued for a period of 1 to 5 years. Under certain conditions, certificates or declarations may be terminated prematurely.

Possible Reasons for the Premature Termination of Certificates:

1. Non-compliance with marking regulations
2. Failure of the inspection control
3. Changes by the manufacturer
4. Violation of TR CU guidelines
5. Changes in production 

There may also be other reasons for the premature termination of EAC approvals. If your approval documents have been terminated prematurely, please contact us; we will be happy to assist you with the renewal or re-registration.