EAC TR CU 010 – EAC Certification and Declaration for Machinery and Equipment
Technical Regulation TR CU 010 (Machinery Safety) – EAC Approval and EAEU Conformity
The Technical Regulation TR CU 010 “On the Safety of Machinery and Equipment” was adopted by the Customs Union on 18 October 2011 and has been mandatory since 15 February 2013. Today, it continues to apply within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
TR CU 010 covers almost all industrial sectors, including woodworking, metalworking, food processing, heavy and light industry, chemical, petrochemical and gas industries.
Depending on the level of risk, machinery and equipment is subject to EAC Approval – either in the form of EAC Certification or EAC Declaration. Both conformity assessment procedures confirm compliance with TR CU 010 requirements and are mandatory for safe operation and legal market access within the EAEU.
Scope of TR CU 010/2011
The Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 “On the Safety of Machinery and Equipment” applies to a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment across different sectors. It covers, among others:
This broad scope demonstrates that TR CU 010 affects almost all major industries, making EAC Certification or Declaration mandatory for many categories of machinery and equipment.
Exclusions from TR CU 010/2011
The Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 does not apply to the following categories of equipment:
These exclusions clarify the scope of the regulation and ensure that TR CU 010 focuses on industrial machinery and equipment where EAC Certification or Declaration is required.
Content of TR CU 010/2011
The Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 “On the Safety of Machinery and Equipment” establishes binding requirements regarding:
- EAC labelling requirements
- Procedures for EAC Certification and Declaration of machinery and equipment
- Rules for placing machinery and equipment on the EAEU market
- Mandatory requirements for technical documentation (e.g. technical passport, operating manual, safety justification)
- General safety requirements
In this way, TR CU 010 defines the framework for legal market access and the safe operation of machinery and equipment within the EAEU.
Declaration and certification schemes according to TR CU 010/2011
The Technical Regulation TR CU 010/2011 defines several conformity assessment procedures for machinery and equipment. Depending on production type, delivery quantity, application area and safety requirements, different declaration or certification schemes apply.
Declaration Schemes (d-schemes)
- 1d scheme – for machinery and equipment manufactured in series
- 2d scheme – for a specific delivery batch or a single unit
- 3d scheme – for machinery and equipment manufactured in series
- 4d scheme – for a specific delivery batch or a single unit
- 5d scheme – applies in special cases, for example:
- machinery and equipment intended for use at potentially hazardous production facilities (HPF)
- when the applicant does not apply the norms and standards specified in Article 6(1) TR CU 010/2011 (e.g. for innovative products)
- when complete testing cannot be performed before installation at the site
- 6d scheme – for series production where the manufacturer operates a certified management system
Certification Schemes (c-schemes)
- 1c scheme – for machinery and equipment manufactured in series
- 3c scheme – for a specific delivery batch or a single unit
- 9c scheme – for a limited batch or a single unit intended for the technical equipment of enterprises within the EAEU
These schemes ensure that EAC Declarations and Certifications under TR CU 010 are tailored to the production method, operating conditions and safety requirements of each type of machinery and equipment.
Steps of the Conformity Assessment (example: 5d scheme)
The main steps include:
- Preparation of documentation in accordance with Article 8(10) TR CU 010/2011;
- Implementation of production control;
- Submission to a certification body for type examination;
- The certification body performs a type examination based on submitted documents and may:
- test a representative sample;
- review documentation and conduct partial or full testing of critical components;
- If successful, a type certificate is issued and included in the declaration of conformity;
- The EAC declaration of conformity is registered.
Specifics of the 5d scheme:
- Mandatory for machinery and equipment used at hazardous production facilities (HPF);
- Applied if the applicant does not use the harmonized norms and standards listed in Art. 6(1) TR CU 010/2011 (e.g. innovative products);
- Applied if full testing is not possible prior to installation on site;
- In such cases, the certification body may require additional inspections, risk assessment and acceptance procedures on site before final confirmation of conformity.
TR CU 010 Technical File – Required Documentation under Article 8(10)
To confirm compliance under TR CU 010/2011, the applicant must prepare a Technical File (technical documentation) in accordance with Article 8(10). This Technical file serves as proof of conformity with the requirements of the regulation and includes, among others:
- Safety justification
- Technical specifications (if available)
- Operating documentation / Operating manual
- List of applied standards under Article 6 (if applicable)
- Contract or shipping documents (for a batch or single item)
- Quality management system certificate (if available)
- Research reports (if available)
- Test reports (by manufacturer, seller, authorized representative, or accredited lab)
- Certificates or test reports for materials and components (if available)
- Foreign conformity certificates (if available)
- Any other documents directly or indirectly confirming compliance with TR CU 010
This Technical File forms the basis for the issue of an EAC Certificate or an EAC Declaration for your machinery and equipment.
For a complete overview, download our checklist of required documents for the TR CU 010 Technical File (PDF, EN/DE/RU).
Our services
The experts at EasyGOST will quickly determine whether your machinery and equipment require an EAC Certification or an EAC Declaration under TR CU 010/2011.
If certification is required, we select the most suitable conformity assessment scheme based on the specific characteristics of your machinery. Even if your product is normally subject to declaration, we can organize a voluntary certification – for example, if this is necessary for participation in tenders.
For machinery and equipment intended for use at potentially hazardous industrial facilities (hazardous production facilities, HPF) – such as pressure vessels, safety valves or pipeline fittings – the choice of the correct scheme is crucial. According to TR CU 010, the 5d scheme must be applied. Some certification bodies often recommend the 1d scheme, as it is easier to implement. However, equipment that is not declared under the 5d scheme may not be used at HPF. With EasyGOST you avoid such risks and ensure full compliance.
In cooperation with leading laboratories and certification centers, we carry out the necessary tests and confirm the compliance of your products with the requirements of TR CU 010/2011.
Our work is based on responsibility and transparency, creating trust with our clients and helping to avoid future problems – especially during scheduled inspections.
Here you can find more information about the process of EAC Certification and Declaration.
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