{"id":3554,"date":"2026-06-02T08:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3554"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:31:48","slug":"tr-eaeu-037-2016-rohs","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tr-eaeu-037-2016-rohs\/","title":{"rendered":"TR EAEU 037\/2016 \u2013 RoHS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is the Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union on the Restriction of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Hazardous Substances<\/a> in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The regulation defines mandatory requirements for limiting <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">hazardous substances<\/a> in electrical and electronic products within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is functionally comparable to the European RoHS Directive (Restriction of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Hazardous Substances<\/a>), although it represents an independent regulatory system of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> without automatic mutual recognition.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation primarily serves to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduce environmental impact,<\/li>\n<li>minimize health risks,<\/li>\n<li>restrict <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">hazardous substances<\/a> in electronic products,<\/li>\n<li>promote sustainable product standards,<\/li>\n<li>and ensure regulatory compliance within the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 typically applies to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>electrical equipment,<\/li>\n<li>electronic products,<\/li>\n<li>household appliances,<\/li>\n<li>IT and telecommunication equipment,<\/li>\n<li>industrial control systems,<\/li>\n<li>lighting systems,<\/li>\n<li>electrical components,<\/li>\n<li>consumer electronics,<\/li>\n<li>as well as industrial electrical equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The regulation particularly restricts substances such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>lead (Pb),<\/li>\n<li>mercury (Hg),<\/li>\n<li>cadmium (Cd),<\/li>\n<li>hexavalent chromium (Cr VI),<\/li>\n<li>polybrominated biphenyls (PBB),<\/li>\n<li>as well as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulatory requirements are based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/gost-standards\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>GOST standards<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>hazardous substance regulations,<\/li>\n<li>technical safety requirements,<\/li>\n<li>as well as supplementary Technical Regulations of the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Within <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a> procedures, evaluations typically include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>material composition,<\/li>\n<li>hazardous substance content,<\/li>\n<li>Material Certificates,<\/li>\n<li>laboratory analysis,<\/li>\n<li>supplier documentation,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>as well as regulatory <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/limit-values\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>limit values<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the product and <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/certification-scheme\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">certification scheme<\/a>, procedures may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a> review,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/material-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Material Testing<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>chemical analysis,<\/li>\n<li>laboratory testing,<\/li>\n<li>risk assessments,<\/li>\n<li>conformity evaluations,<\/li>\n<li>as well as assessments by accredited testing laboratories and Certification Bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is particularly relevant for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>electronics manufacturers,<\/li>\n<li>machinery producers,<\/li>\n<li>automation technology,<\/li>\n<li>industrial control systems,<\/li>\n<li>electrical components,<\/li>\n<li>as well as international supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assessment results are typically incorporated into:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>test reports,<\/li>\n<li>Material Certificates,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>Safety Justifications,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC<\/a> Declarations,<\/li>\n<li>as well as regulatory conformity documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Missing or insufficient compliance with TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 may result in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rejection of certification,<\/li>\n<li>import prohibitions,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/customs-clearance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">customs clearance<\/a> problems,<\/li>\n<li>regulatory findings,<\/li>\n<li>product recalls,<\/li>\n<li>or market access restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common problems particularly arise from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>incomplete Material Certificates,<\/li>\n<li>missing supplier declarations,<\/li>\n<li>incorrect material specifications,<\/li>\n<li>insufficient laboratory testing,<\/li>\n<li>or incomplete <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is closely connected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RoHS,<\/li>\n<li>Material Certificates,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/material-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Material Testing<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Product Testing<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-declaration\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Declaration<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/conformity-assessment\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">conformity assessment<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>as well as environmental and <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-safety\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>product safety<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regulatorily compliant implementation of TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is essential for the safe, environmentally compliant and legally compliant distribution of electrical and electronic products within the Eurasian Economic Union.<\/p>\n<p>We support manufacturers, exporters and electronics companies in the regulatorily compliant implementation of TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 requirements. Our services include material evaluation, <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/material-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Material Testing<\/a>, testing coordination, preparation of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a> as well as cooperation with accredited testing laboratories and Certification Bodies. This ensures legally compliant and efficient market access throughout the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAEU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>RoHS<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Hazardous Substances<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/material-testing\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Material Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/material-certificate\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Material Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/proof-of-conformity\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Proof of Conformity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/technical-documentation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Technical Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-declaration\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-classification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Classification<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is the Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union on the Restriction of <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Hazardous Substances<\/a> in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The regulation defines mandatory requirements for limiting <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/hazardous-substances\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">hazardous substances<\/a> in electrical and electronic products within the Eurasian Economic Union (<a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAEU<\/a>). TR <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eaeu\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">EAEU<\/a> 037\/2016 is functionally comparable to the European RoHS Directive (Restriction [&#x2026;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3554","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3556,"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3554\/revisions\/3556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}