TR CU 018/2011 – Safety of Wheeled Vehicles
TR CU 018/2011 is the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union on the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The regulation defines mandatory safety requirements for vehicles, vehicle components and safety-related parts and forms the regulatory basis for EAC conformity assessment within the automotive sector.
TR CU 018/2011 primarily serves to:
- ensure vehicle safety,
- minimize technical risks,
- harmonize international safety standards,
- ensure safe vehicle operation,
- and guarantee regulatory compliance within the EAEU.
The regulation typically applies to:
- passenger vehicles,
- commercial vehicles,
- trailers,
- chassis,
- motorcycles,
- vehicle components,
- safety-related spare parts,
- as well as technical systems affecting vehicle safety.
TR CU 018/2011 particularly covers vehicle categories:
- Category L,
- Category M,
- Category N,
- as well as Category O.
Regulatory requirements are based on:
- TR CU 018/2011,
- GOST standards,
- international UNECE regulations,
- technical safety standards,
- as well as supplementary Technical Regulations of the EAEU.
Core requirements of the regulation particularly include:
- vehicle safety,
- protection systems,
- braking and steering systems,
- lighting systems,
- emission requirements,
- Technical Documentation,
- Safety Justifications,
- product marking,
- as well as conformity assessment of safety-related components.
Within EAC conformity assessment procedures, evaluations typically include:
- active safety,
- passive safety,
- braking performance,
- electrical safety,
- vehicle stability,
- material properties,
- emission performance,
- protection systems,
- as well as operational and safety-related functions.
Depending on the product and vehicle type, procedures may include:
- type approval,
- technical expertise,
- laboratory testing,
- safety evaluations,
- Technical Documentation review,
- risk assessments,
- production surveillance,
- as well as evaluations by accredited Certification Bodies.
TR CU 018/2011 is particularly relevant for:
- vehicle manufacturers,
- automotive suppliers,
- manufacturers of safety-related components,
- commercial vehicle technology,
- industrial vehicle engineering,
- as well as international automotive supply chains.
Assessment results are typically incorporated into:
- test reports,
- Safety Justifications,
- Technical Documentation,
- EAC Certificates,
- EAC Declarations,
- type approvals,
- as well as regulatory approvals.
Missing or insufficient compliance with TR CU 018/2011 may result in:
- rejection of certification,
- import prohibitions,
- customs clearance problems,
- operational restrictions,
- regulatory findings,
- or market access limitations.
Common problems particularly arise from:
- incorrect product classification,
- incomplete Technical Documentation,
- incorrect Safety Justifications,
- insufficient testing,
- or incorrect assignment of safety-related vehicle components.
TR CU 018/2011 is closely connected to:
- EAC certification,
- vehicle approval,
- automotive compliance,
- Product Testing,
- Safety Justifications,
- Technical Documentation,
- TN VED EAEU,
- as well as Market Surveillance.
Regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 018/2011 is essential for the safe and legally compliant distribution of vehicles and vehicle components within the Eurasian Economic Union.
We support vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and exporters in the regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 018/2011 requirements. Our services include technical evaluation, Product Classification, testing coordination, preparation of Technical Documentation as well as cooperation with accredited testing laboratories and Certification Bodies. This ensures legally compliant and efficient market access throughout the EAEU.