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May 20

2021

How to get the EAC certificate for furniture

TR CU, Light Industry, EAC, and Legal Tips

How to understand that TR CU 025 "On the safety of furniture products" is required and how to make the right document for furniture before supply to Russia.

May 18

2021

EAC Certification. General Information

Legal Tips EAC, TR CU, Legal Tips, Armenia, and Kazakhstan

EAC approval or so called TR CU approval is the key document required when you export different types of products to Eurasian Commission countries.

May 17

2021

GTIN/GLN codes and how they might affect EAC certification

Legal Tips Legal Tips, EAC, and TR CU

It’s not a surprise that many things in this world are subject to change. Nor is it a surprise as well that the EAC certification is subject to constant changes and updates. There are always countless new rules and legislative acts that are applied all the time. They are supposed to make the whole process of certification straightforward but yet easy to control by the Federal Government bodies. A reasonable question comes up here: do they really simplify things when it comes to certificates and declarations? That’s quite a contradictory question, and we’re not going to discuss it here.

Apr 16

2021

How to draw up user manuals for obtaining TR CU (EAC) certificate or declaration

Legal Tips EAC, TR CU, Legal Tips, and TR CU 020

To obtain the TR CU (EAC) Certificate and Declaration a technical documentation kit is required. It includes a number of documents necessary for the safe and correct use of a particular product - instructions, operating manuals etc.

Apr 15

2021

How to get the EAC certificate for pumping equipment

Hazardous equipment and Oil & Gas EAC, TR CU, DoC, Declaration of conformity, EAEU, TR CU 010, Machinery, TR CU 012, EX-proof, TR CU 004, and Electronic means

Pumping equipment is one of the most common types of equipment used in all industries. Certification of pumps is a mandatory procedure, the purpose of which is to confirm the compliance of the product with the established safety standards.

Mar 30

2021

Changes in legislation: GTIN and GLN when confirming the declaration of conformity

Legal Tips Legal Tips, EAC, and TR CU

In Russia, a law came into force, according to which changes were made at the direction of GTIN and GLN when registering Declarations of Conformity.

Mar 12

2021

New Requirements for Energy Efficiency and Energy Labeling in Belarus

Legal Tips EAC

New versions of Energy efficiency standards became effective from November 1, 2020.

Mar 10

2021

EAC certification: Certificate of Conformity

Legal Tips EAC, TR CU, Armenia, and Kazakhstan

The Certificate of Conformity with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (TR CU Certificates (CoC) hereinafter referred to as the EAC Certificate) is a document that guarantees that the quality and safety of the products offered by the requirements specified in the relevant Technical Regulations of the Customs Union .

Mar 01

2021

EAC certification for light industry products and main aspects of cooperation with Wildberries, Lamoda, TSUM, Lady & Gentleman

Light industry Light Industry, TR CU, EAC, Textile, and TR CU 007

Foreign products of the light industry supplied to the territory of the Custom Union should be certified to prove the quality and compliance of the products with the standards of the CU for the consumer. EAC certification should be implemented in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation of the CU.

Feb 09

2021

The driving video recorder with BT and GPS functions: the FSS Notification case

Radio & Telecom FSS Notification, Telecom, and Radio Frequency Conclusion

Products that have encryption features require FSS (Federal Security Service) approval that is called FSS Notification. All products that must be approved through FSS mentioned in the List of encryption means (article 2.19 of the «Non-tariff regulated product list»).

Feb 03

2021

WWBridge sponsored 17th Baikal Ice Marathon "For the Preservation of Clean Waters"

Events and Social Responsibility Social Responsibility and events

On February 28, 2021, the 17th edition of the Baikal Ice Marathon "For the Preservation of Clean Waters" will be held, in which WWBridge acted as a sponsor.

Jan 29

2021

The World Wide Bridge Team proves extraordinary tasks solving skills

Events Russian Market

From January 22 to 24, 2020, World Wide Bridge employees took part in a personal and professional performance improvement training organized by the company's management.

Jan 25

2021

Case study. How to get FAC Certificate of conformity for a system unit

Radio & Telecom Telecom and FAC approval

Telecom approval is issued by the Federal Agency of Communication. This document is required for usage of communications in public networks on the territory of the Russian Federation. There are 2 types of FAC approval: FAC Declaration of Conformity (FAC DoC) and FAC Certificate of conformity (FAC CoC).

Jan 22

2021

Case study for Radio Frequency Conclusion (RFC)

Legal Tips and Radio & Telecom Telecom, Electronic means, TR CU 020, and Radio Frequency Conclusion

Radio Frequency Conclusion (RFC) is an approval required for radio devices operating at the frequency ranges that should be mandatory approved and licensed in the Russian Federation. The RFC is controlled and regulated by the Radio Frequency Center (RFC). This authority controls issuing Radio Frequency Conclusion (RFC).

Jan 21

2021

FAC issuance: check the documents carefully

Legal Tips and Radio & Telecom FAC approval and Telecom

By this article we’d like to share with you our experience of issuance approval documentation (FAC approval) for another useful electronic devise - GPS Trackers.

Jan 20

2021

Changes in the registration process for Certificates/Declarations of conformity to TR CU/2021

Legal Tips and Russian Market EAEU, New Regulations, and TR CU

2021 came with significant changes to the way of how register the Declarations of Conformity (DoC) and Certificates of Conformity (CoC) to the Technical Regulations of the Customs union (TR CU) currently Eurasian Economic union (EAEU). These changes can significantly influence the business activity in Russia because most of the importers are not ready to be deeply involved in the registration process. Let’s see the main news.

Jan 15

2021

All you need to know about the Justification of Safety

Legal Tips Justification of Safety, Hazardous equipment, TR CU 010, Machinery, TR CU 032, PED, PPE, and TR CU 019

Why do you need the Justification of Safety, what is it, and what points should be taken into account when preparing this document?

Jan 13

2021

Case study: TELECOM declaration for IT Controller

Radio & Telecom Telecom, FAC approval, Rossvyaz, Electronic means, TR CU 020, and Radio Frequency Conclusion

FAC Telecom approval is a document confirming that the product complies with the requirements of Rules for the use of subscriber stations (subscriber mobile earth stations) of low-orbit mobile satellite communication systems with time-frequency division of channels approved and that it will not have a destabilizing effect on the integrity, operational stability and security of the unified telecommunication network of the Russian Federation.

Jan 12

2021

FAC approval. Case study

Radio & Telecom FAC approval, Rossvyaz, and Telecom

Telecom approval (FAC) is required for all telecommunication devices that have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and access to public networks. The range of products subject to FAC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is wide and even electronic scales might require FAC DoC if they have Wi-Fi and BT.

Nov 20

2020

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New authority in telecomunication field - Ministry of Digital Development. Influence on Telecom approval procedure.

Legal Tips and Radio & Telecom Rossvyaz, Telecom, and New Regulations

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree "On improving public administration in the field of digital development, communications, and mass communications."

Nov 20

2020

EAC Certification for tractors (TR CU 031/2012)

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Hazardous equipment EAC, Hazardous equipment, Tractors, TR CU 031, and Automotive

Engines on! Tractors and getting an EAC certificate for them in accordance with the TR CU 031/2012 “On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and their trailers”: highlights and main things manufacturers need to know about this approval document.

Oct 22

2020

Remote audit for EAC certification of light industry products (clothes, shoes, and accessories)

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Light industry EAC, Light Industry, Textile, and TR CU 007

Light industry products that are subject to certification according to TR CU 007 «On safety of products intended for children and teenagers» and TR CU 017 «On safety of light industry products» require a mandatory remote factory inspection that nowadays has become a legal procedure since all the borders are closed due to COVID-19.

Oct 20

2020

Technical passport for TR CU 032 "On safety of pressure equipment"

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Hazardous equipment Hazardous equipment, TR CU, TR CU 032, and PED

The technical passport is considered as one of the most essential documents for any equipment. Here’s why: it indicates the basic information about the equipment. It’s always presented by the manufacturer regardless of the country of the manufacturer. And it must be in the Russian language or bilingual (Russian/English).

Aug 07

2020

Getting a metrological certificate in Uzbekistan: our experience.

Legal Tips Uzbekistan and metrology

Each country has its own standards for certification of measuring equipment that is not covered by EAC and Uzbekistan is not an exemption. We have received an order for getting metrological certificate in Uzbekistan from an English company and we are proud to inform that after several months of hard work the project will be finalized soon. We would like to share our experience and describe the process of getting metrological certificate in Uzbekistan.

May 15

2020

Remote production site audit for EAC certification

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Russian Market EAC and New Regulations

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, with the participation of the Federal Service for Accreditation, have expanded recommendations on temporary measures for the issue of inspection control, sampling and other scheduled work, taking into account the spread of COVID-19.

Apr 24

2020

EAC certification for heavy machines: 9c scheme according to TR CU 010 "On the safety of machinery and equipment"

Legal Tips, Russian Market , and Hazardous equipment EAC, Hazardous equipment, 9c scheme, TR CU 010, and Machinery

It's not always easy to issue an EAC certificate for huge machines especially when it's impossible to carry out the site audit or delivering samples to the accredited laboratory in EAEU. Here's one simple but effective way to get around this problem. Limited batches only.

Apr 23

2020

Certification of telecommunication and other electronic products in Ukraine. Recognition of CE test reports.

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Radio & Telecom Telecom, Ukraine, and EMC

To enter the Ukraine market, a telecommunication product requires having a series of documents confirming the quality characteristics.In this article, we will describe main requirements and terms for Ukraine certification concerning the recognition of СE reports.

Apr 22

2020

TR EAEU 043/2017 “Requirements to the fire safety and firefighting means”

Legal Tips and Hazardous equipment Legal Tips, Russian Market, Hazardous equipment, PPE, TR CU 019, and TR EAEU 043

As was announced before the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union “Requirements to the fire safety and firefighting means” (TR EAEU 043/2017) come into force from the 1st of January 2020. So, let’s go through main points of this regulation.TR EAEU 043/2017 partly replaces the Russian Law #123 «About fire safety requirements». Some products should be approved according to new regulation. The conformity documents will be valid in all Customs union countries - Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.

Apr 21

2020

Requirements to registered as authorized representative

Authorized Representative service: who is an applicant for EAC certification

Legal Tips, Opportunity , and Russian Market EAC

In order to apply for EAC certification, a manufacturer must have an authorized representative in the territory of the Customs Union. The main document which empowers an applicant to represent a manufacturer in the territory of the CU is called an Applicant Contract. Please review the main point and aims of the applicant contract and the advantages of managing certification by yourself.

Apr 20

2020

EAC mark for products that are to be exported to Customs union counties

Legal Tips and Russian Market EAC and EAEU

EAC mark is a unified mark for all products that are to be exported to the Customs union countries such as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. It should be applied to all products that got approval according to the Technical Regulations of the Customs union (Eurasian Economic Union now) such as food, clothes, toys, machinery, spare parts, cosmetics, etc. In this article, we want to tell you what this sign means, its description, application procedure, and application rules.

Apr 19

2020

Cosmetics – EAC certification for Customs union countries

Legal Tips and Russian Market Cosmetics and Hygienic Certificate

Beauty industry is one of the fields that are in demand among people all over the world. Everyone wants to look young, healthy and well-groomed. Cosmetic products are safeguarding our beauty and health and should be of a high quality for sure. Here we will provide you information on cosmetics certification.

Apr 17

2020

Certification first or why it’s essential to acquire approvals before entering the market.

Opportunity and Russian Market Russian Market

You might think that creating opportunities for business in a new country starts with searching for clients. And you are right, to a certain extent. But there are some pitfalls that should be foreseen right at the start.

Apr 15

2020

Explosionproof product's marking. EAC requirements.

Legal Tips and Russian Market EX-proof, PPE, and TR CU 019

ATEX, IECEX certified equipment that is to be exported to Customs Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzia) should pass EAC certification procedure. Main requirements for the Ex products are specified in the Technical Regulation of the Customs union «On safety of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres» (TR CU 012/2011).