Technical Regulations (TR EAEU / TR CU)
Technical Regulations are the legally binding regulatory requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) that define safety, quality, labeling and conformity assessment requirements for specific product categories. They form the regulatory foundation of EAC certification and determine under which conditions products may be legally placed on the EAEU market. Without compliance with the applicable Technical Regulations, lawful market access in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan is not possible.
The Eurasian Economic Union was established to create harmonized technical requirements within the common economic area. As a result, national regulations are gradually being replaced by unified regulatory requirements applicable throughout the EAEU market.
From a regulatory perspective, a distinction is made between the older Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (TR CU / TR ZU) and the newer Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (TR EAEU). Both systems currently continue to exist in parallel and are progressively harmonized and expanded.
Each Technical Regulation precisely defines:
- which products are covered,
- which safety requirements apply,
- which conformity assessment procedure must be used,
- whether an EAC Certificate or EAC Declaration is required,
- which testing procedures must be performed,
- which technical documentation must be submitted,
- and which GOST standards apply as technical testing references.
Many products are subject to multiple Technical Regulations simultaneously. Electrical devices, for example, frequently need to comply with both Low Voltage requirements (TR CU 004/2011) and Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements (TR CU 020/2011). Machinery may additionally fall under machinery safety, explosion protection or pressure equipment regulations.
Among the most important Technical Regulations within the EAEU are:
- TR CU 004/2011 – Low Voltage Equipment
- TR CU 010/2011 – Machinery Safety
- TR CU 012/2011 – Explosion Protection
- TR CU 020/2011 – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- TR CU 032/2013 – Pressure Equipment
- TR EAEU 037/2016 – RoHS / Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Technical Regulations also define requirements for product marking, operating instructions, Safety Justifications, risk assessments, testing methods and production surveillance. Accredited certification bodies and testing laboratories evaluate product conformity based on these regulatory requirements.
Incorrect product classification or misidentification of applicable Technical Regulations is among the most common causes of certification delays, additional testing costs and customs clearance problems within the EAEU.
We support manufacturers and exporters in the regulatory analysis and correct identification of applicable Technical Regulations for their products. Our services include product classification, standards research, technical documentation, testing coordination and cooperation with accredited certification bodies and testing laboratories. This ensures legally compliant, reliable and efficient market access throughout the Eurasian Economic Union.