{"id":3580,"date":"2026-06-01T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=3580"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T14:16:06","slug":"marking-obligation","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-obligation\/","title":{"rendered":"Marking Obligation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-obligation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Obligation<\/a> is the legal requirement to mark products in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements of 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>). It is one of the key prerequisites for the lawful import, distribution, and use of products 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> and forms an essential part of the <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> process.<\/p>\n<p>Within the Eurasian Economic Union &#x2014; comprising Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan &#x2014; harmonized product marking regulations apply. These requirements are designed to ensure that products can be clearly identified, used safely, and traced throughout the supply chain while meeting all applicable regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-obligation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Obligation<\/a> typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-marking\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC marking<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/manufacturer\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>manufacturer<\/a> and <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/importer\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>importer<\/a> information,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-identification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">product identification<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>serial or batch numbers,<\/li>\n<li>technical characteristics,<\/li>\n<li>warning and safety information,<\/li>\n<li>and product-specific mandatory information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the product category, the Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (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> \/ TR CU) define which markings are required and how they must be applied. Key requirements generally include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>format and dimensions of the marking,<\/li>\n<li>language requirements,<\/li>\n<li>readability and durability,<\/li>\n<li>placement on the product or packaging,<\/li>\n<li>and completeness of the information provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <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> mark may only be applied once:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the <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> procedure has been completed,<\/li>\n<li>a valid <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-certificate\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Certificate<\/a> or <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> has been issued,<\/li>\n<li>and all applicable regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-obligation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Obligation<\/a> applies to a wide range of products, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>machinery,<\/li>\n<li>electrical equipment,<\/li>\n<li>industrial installations,<\/li>\n<li>pressure equipment,<\/li>\n<li>chemicals,<\/li>\n<li>packaging,<\/li>\n<li>explosion-protected equipment,<\/li>\n<li>and consumer products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For safety-critical products in particular, authorities and customs officials often verify the consistency between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>product marking,<\/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>certification documents,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a> classification,<\/li>\n<li>and product specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Missing, incorrect, or incomplete markings are among the most common reasons for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>import restrictions,<\/li>\n<li>customs delays,<\/li>\n<li>regulatory non-compliance findings,<\/li>\n<li>administrative penalties,<\/li>\n<li>additional testing requirements,<\/li>\n<li>product recalls,<\/li>\n<li>or rejection of goods at the border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-obligation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Obligation<\/a> is closely related to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-requirements\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Requirements<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-marking\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Marking<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/packaging-marking\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Packaging Marking<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/market-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Market Surveillance<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/declaration-of-conformity\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Declaration of Conformity<\/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\/eac-certificate\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Certificate<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-identification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Identification<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a>,<\/li>\n<li>and <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>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Proper product marking is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance and securing smooth market access throughout the Eurasian Economic Union.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, we support manufacturers, exporters, and importers in the implementation of compliant product marking solutions. Our services include the review of existing markings, preparation of regulatory marking specifications, verification of <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\/marking-requirements\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">marking requirements<\/a>, and coordination with certification bodies and authorities. This helps companies minimize delays, avoid compliance issues, and reduce risks associated with importing and distributing products 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>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Terms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-requirements\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/eac-marking\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Marking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/packaging-marking\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Packaging Marking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/market-surveillance\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Market Surveillance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/declaration-of-conformity\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Declaration of Conformity<\/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\/eac-certificate\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EAC Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/product-identification\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Product Identification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/tn-ved-eaeu\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>TN VED EAEU<\/a><\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easygost.com\/en\/glossary\/marking-obligation\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Marking Obligation<\/a> is the legal requirement to mark products in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements of 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>). It is one of the key prerequisites for the lawful import, distribution, and use of products 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> and forms an essential part of the <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> process. 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