CU-TR is the abbreviation term of “Technical Regulation of Customs Union”. With the foundation of “EACU, Eurasian Customs Union” in 2010, signed by Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus, and with the establishment of “EEU, Eurasian Economic Union” in 2015, unified conformity assessment procedure was introduced to its serving member states. Currently, with its 5 member states, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia of EEU approved to adopt unified code of Technical Regulation and agreed to coordinate efforts to terminate national norms after its new regional certification procedure.
Introduction of TRCU directly affected all member states. Aims for single duty customs tariff, and single economic space throughout the member states eliminated inconveniency of obtaining each national (regional) GOST certificates for importers/exporters, and exempted custom duties/taxes within the union.
TRCU certification procedures follow consolidated informative assessment code to validate products’ compliance to Customs Union requirements. EAC mark on certificates refers to Eurasian Conformity, and the mark can be used for products certified under TRCU regulation. TRCU is the official regulation approved by the Union, supporting the conformity assessments within member states.
On the other hand, items not yet been included in unified TRCU lists may still need GOST certificates in accordance with each relative state. Therefore, to receive precise and up-to-date information on your products’ certification, consultation with experts is necessary.
TRCU Regulation
TRCU No. |
Products / Regulation |
Enforcement Date |
TRCU 001/2011 |
On safety of railway rolling stock |
Aug. 02, 2014 |
TRCU 002/2011 |
On safety of high-speed rail |
Aug. 02, 2014 |
TRCU 003/2011 |
On safety of rail infrastructure |
Aug. 02, 2014 |
TRCU 004/2011 |
On safety of low voltage equipment |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
TRCU 005/2011 |
On safety of package |
Jul. 01, 2012 |
TRCU 006/2011 |
On safety of fireworks |
Feb. 15, 2012 |
TRCU 007/2011 |
On safety of products intended for children & teenagers |
Jul. 01, 2012 |
TRCU 008/2011 |
On safety of toys |
Jul. 01, 2012 |
TRCU 009/2011 |
On safety of perfumery and cosmetic products |
Jul. 01, 2012 |
TRCU 010/2011 |
On safety of machinery and equipment |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
TRCU 011/2011 |
On safety of lifts/elevators |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
TRCU 012/2011 |
On safety equipment for working hazardous environments |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
TRCU 013/2011 |
On requirements for automobile and aviation gasoline, diesel and marine fuel, jet fuel and heating oil |
Dec. 31, 2012 |
TRCU 014/2011 |
On safety of highways/motor loads |
Feb. 15, 2015 |
TRCU 015/2011 |
On grain security |
Jul. 01, 2013 |
TRCU 016/2011 |
On security devices operating on gaseous fuel |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
TRCU 017/2011 |
On safety of products of light industry |
Jul. 01, 2012 |
TRCU 018/2011 |
On safety of wheeled vehicles |
Jan. 01, 2015 |
TRCU 019/2011 |
On security of personal protective equipment |
Jun. 01, 2012 |
TRCU 020/2011 |
Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment |
Feb. 15, 2013 |
TRCU 021/2011 |
On safety of food products |
Jul. 01, 2013 |
TRCU 022/2011 |
Marking/label for food products |
Jul. 01, 2013 |
TRCU 023/2011 |
Technical regulation for juice products from fruits and vegetables |
Jul. 01, 2013 |
TRCU 024/2011 |
Technical regulation for oil and fat products |
Jul. 01, 2013 |
TRCU 025/2012 |
On safety of furniture |
Jul.01. 2014 |
TRCU 026/2012 |
On safety of small crafts/vessels |
Feb.01, 2014 |
TRCU 027/2012 |
On safety of certain types of specialized food products including dietary medical and dietary preventive nutrition |
Jul.01, 2013 |
TRCU 028/2012 |
On safety of explosives and products based on them |
Jul.01, 2014 |
TRCU 029/2012 |
Requirements for the safety of food additives, flavorings and processing aids |
Jul.01, 2013 |
TRCU 030/2012 |
On requirements for lubricants, oils and special fluids |
Jul.20, 2012 |
TRCU 031/2012 |
On safety of agricultural and forestry tractors and trailers |
Feb.15, 2015 |
TRCU 032/2013 |
On safety of equipment, which works under pressure |
Feb.01, 2014 |
TR CU 033/2013 |
On safety of milk and dairy products |
Jan.05, 2014 |
TR CU 034/2013 |
On safety of meat and meat products |
Jan.05, 2014 |
TR CU 035/2014 |
On safety of tobacco products |
May 24, 2015 |
Types of TRCU
There are two typical types of TRCU, (1) CoC (Certification of Conformity) and (2) DoC (Declaration of Conformity). Even within same product category/division, depending on details in product usage, specification, and potential danger levels, types can vary, therefore, to receive precise and up-to-date information on your products’ certification, consultation with experts is necessary.
The certification and declaration of products for technical regulations of the Customs Union, the applicant may only organization registered in the territory of the Customs Union.
TRCU Valid Period
Certificates can be issued in two valid period types, one-shipment (one-batch) certificates and serial production certificates.
· One-shipment: Validation date follows the period mentioned in a contract between importer and exporter, subject to products used in plant projects like one-off products or products not for resale to 3rd parties.
· Serial production (1~5 years): The period of validity for the certificate will be given and during validity period, continuous exporting/importing is allowed.