TR CU 032/2013 | Pressure Equipment Certification

TR CU 032/2013 is the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union on the Safety of Pressure Equipment within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The regulation defines mandatory requirements for pressure equipment, vessels, pipelines and technical systems operating under pressure.

TR CU 032/2013 forms the regulatory basis for EAC conformity assessment of pressure equipment within the EAEU and primarily serves to:

protect people and industrial facilities,
minimize pressure-related risks,
ensure technical safety,
prevent operational accidents,
and ensure regulatory compliance within the EAEU.

The regulation typically applies to:

pressure vessels,
pipelines,
boiler systems,
heat exchangers,
safety fittings,
industrial installations,
pressure systems,
gas and liquid systems,
as well as safety-critical pressure equipment.

Regulatory requirements are based on:

TR CU 032/2013,
GOST standards,
technical safety standards,
pressure equipment regulations,
as well as supplementary Technical Regulations of the EAEU.

A central element of the regulation is the classification of pressure equipment into different hazard categories. Classification is primarily based on:

operating pressure,
volume,
temperature,
medium,
physical state,
as well as hazard potential of the system.

The categories typically range from:

Category 1 (low risk)
to
Category 4 (high risk).

The classification determines the applicable conformity assessment procedure:

Category 1–2 → EAC Declaration
Category 3–4 → EAC Certification

Higher categories involve increased regulatory requirements particularly regarding:

Product Testing,
Safety Justifications,
Technical Documentation,
Material Testing,
risk assessments,
production surveillance,
as well as involvement of accredited Certification Bodies.

Within EAC conformity assessment procedures, evaluations typically include:

pressure resistance,
material properties,
welded joints,
safety valves,
temperature resistance,
operational behavior,
corrosion resistance,
as well as safety-related protection systems.

Depending on the product and certification scheme, procedures may include:

Technical Documentation review,
laboratory testing,
pressure testing,
Material Testing,
risk assessments,
inspection controls,
production surveillance,
as well as audits by accredited Certification Bodies.

Correct categorization is essential for:

selecting the correct certification procedure,
determining testing scope,
defining regulatory requirements,
estimating certification effort,
as well as ensuring legally compliant market access.

Incorrect classification may result in:

incorrect certification procedures,
rejection of conformity assessment,
additional testing requirements,
customs clearance delays,
regulatory findings,
or significant liability risks.

TR CU 032/2013 is closely connected to:

pressure equipment categories,
Material Testing,
Safety Justifications,
risk assessments,
Product Testing,
Technical Documentation,
EAC certification,
as well as industrial safety.

Regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 032/2013 is essential for the safe and legally compliant operation of pressure equipment within the Eurasian Economic Union.

We support manufacturers, plant engineering companies and exporters in the regulatorily compliant implementation of TR CU 032/2013 requirements. Our services include categorization, technical evaluation, 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.

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