High-voltage switchgear cabinets: Russian GOST-R certification, Kazakh GOST-K certification, Kyrgyz GOST-KG certification
The following is a detailed comparison and analysis of the certification requirements and processes for high-voltage switchgear cabinets in **Russia (GOST-R), Kazakhstan (GOST-K), and Kyrgyzstan (GOST-KG)**:
I. Russian GOST-R Certification
1. Regulatory Basis  
Mandatory certification scope: High-voltage switchgear cabinets (voltage exceeding 1 kV) must undergo mandatory GOST-R certification, in accordance with Russian Government Decree No. 2425 (23 December 2021) and Decree No. 982 (1 December 2009).
Not applicable to EAC certification: High-voltage switchgear does not fall under the scope of the Customs Union EAC certification and must undergo GOST-R certification.
2. Certification Types  
GOST-R Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Requires laboratory testing + factory audit, valid for 1/3/5 years (5-year validity requires annual supervisory audits).  
GOST-R Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Applicable to certain medium-to-low-risk products, self-declared by a Russian legal entity, no testing required.
3. Key Standards  
High-voltage switchgear cabinets: Must comply with GOST 14693-90 (metal-clad switchgear equipment below 10kV) and GOST 1516.3-96 (insulation strength requirements for 1-750kV).  
4. Process and Documents  
Process: Application → Document review → Sample testing → Factory inspection (if applicable) → Certificate issuance.
Documents: Russian application form, ISO 9001 certificate, technical documents (manuals, drawings), test reports (e.g., CE/IECEx).  
5. Labeling Requirements  
Products must be affixed with the GOST-R mark (minimum 5mm) and Russian-language information.  
II. Kazakhstan GOST-K Certification
1. Regulatory Basis  
Mandatory certification scope: High-voltage switchgear must comply with GOST-K standards and Eurasian Economic Union technical regulations (e.g., TR CU 004/2011).  
Relationship with EAC certification: Some high-voltage equipment may require simultaneous application for GOST-K and EAC certification.
2. Certification Types  
GOST-K Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Valid for 1/3 years, requires factory audit (annual supervision required for 3-year validity).  
Single-batch certificate: Limited to specific contract batches, no factory inspection required.  
3. Key Standards  
References Russian GOST standards (e.g., GOST 14693-90) and Kazakhstani supplementary requirements.  
4. Process and Documents
Process: Application → Testing (local laboratory) → Factory inspection (if applicable) → Certificate issuance.  
Documents: Kazakh/Russian technical documents, ISO 9001 certificate, import contract.  
5. Labeling Requirements  
Must include the GOST-K mark and Kazakh/Russian language information.  
III. Kyrgyzstan GOST-KG Certification
1. Regulatory Basis  
Mandatory certification scope: High-voltage switchgear must comply with GOST-KG standards and Eurasian Economic Union technical regulations (e.g., TR CU 004/2011).  
Relationship with EAC certification: Some products require concurrent application for EAC certification.  
2. Certification Types  
GOST-KG Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Requires sample testing + factory audit, valid for 1–5 years.
GOST-KG Declaration: Some products may be self-declared, but high-voltage switchgear cabinets typically require mandatory certification.  
3. Key Standards  
References to the IEC 62271 series (high-voltage switchgear) and local standards.  
4. Process and Documentation  
Process: Application → Testing (mutually recognised laboratory) → Factory inspection (if applicable) → Certificate issuance.
Documents: Russian/Kyrgyz technical documents, ISO 9001 certificate, CE/GOST-R test reports.  
5. Labelling Requirements  
Must affix the GOST-KG mark and Russian/Kyrgyz language labels.  
IV. Comparison Summary of Three-Country Certification  
Project    Russian GOST-R    Kazakh GOST-K    Kyrgyz GOST-KG
Legal Basis    Decree No. 2425, Decree No. 982    TR CU 004/2011, etc.    TR CU 004/2011, etc.
Certification Type    CoC/DoC    CoC/Single Batch    CoC/Declaration
Validity Period    1/3/5 years    1/3 years    1-5 years
Language Requirements    Russian    Russian/Kazakh    Russian/Kyrgyz
Local Representative    Requires a Russian legal entity    Requires a Kazakhstani agent    Requires a Kyrgyzstani agent
Relationship with Other Certifications    Not applicable to EAC    May be conducted concurrently with EAC    May be conducted concurrently with EAC
V. Recommendations
Plan ahead: The certification process for high-voltage switchgear cabinets is lengthy (typically 1-3 months), so sufficient time must be allocated.  
Local agent: All three countries require applications to be submitted through a local legal entity or authorised representative.
Document Translation: All technical documents must be translated into the local official language.
Testing Recognition: Existing CE/IECEx/GOST-R test reports can reduce duplicate testing.
For specific product certification solutions, it is recommended to contact professional institutions (such as Shanghai Jinghe Industrial) for customised services.