TR CU 032/2013 Pipeline Systems: EAC Certification for Industrial Pressure Pipelines and Components
I. Basic Regulatory Information
Full Name and Scope
Name: Customs Union Technical Regulation on the Safety of Pressure Equipment (TR CU 032/2013).
Applicable Products:
Pressure equipment with a maximum working pressure > 0.05 MPa (e.g., containers, boilers, pipeline systems);
Industrial pressure pipelines and their components (valves, flanges, fittings, etc.).
Exclusions
Nuclear facility equipment, equipment specific to ships/spacecraft, and household pressure vessels.
II. Core Safety Requirements
Pipeline systems must meet the following key requirements:
Structural Integrity
Materials must comply with strength standards (e.g., tensile strength, low-temperature toughness);
Welding processes must be certified.  
Safety Protection  
Pressure relief devices (e.g., safety valves, burst discs) must be installed;  
High-pressure or flammable medium pipelines must be equipped with automatic shut-off systems.  
Medium Compatibility  
Pipelines in contact with corrosive/toxic media must use corrosion-resistant materials (e.g., stainless steel, alloy steel).  
III. EAC Certification Process and Classification  
Risk Level Classification
Based on the hazard level of the medium and design parameters (PV value), pipeline systems are classified into four categories:
Risk Level    Applicable Equipment Examples    Certification Mode
Class I    Low-pressure non-hazardous medium pipelines    EAC Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Classes II–IV    High-pressure/flammable/toxic medium pipelines    EAC Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
Note: Classes II and above must be certified by an Eurasian Economic Union-recognised certification body.
Certification Process
Technical Document Review
Submit design drawings, material certificates, strength calculation documents, and welding procedure qualification reports (in Russian) 89.
Sample Testing
Hydraulic testing (1.5 times design pressure), non-destructive testing (RT/UT), and material composition analysis 9.
Factory Audit (Classes II–IV)
Verify the quality management system (ISO 9001) and production equipment 8.
Certification and Marking
Certificate validity period: single batch (1 year) to series production (5 years);
Products must permanently bear the EAC mark.
IV. Special Requirements: Industrial Pressure Pipelines
Design Document Filing
Pipeline layout diagrams and stress analysis reports must be approved by an authorised institution.
Component Traceability
Valves, flanges, etc. must obtain EAC certification separately.
Installation and Acceptance
The installation company must hold Eurasian Economic Union construction qualifications;
Pressure testing and third-party inspection must be conducted after completion.
5. Common Issues and Solutions
Issue Type    Solution
Material Standard Differences    Prioritise materials compliant with GOST or EN standards
Incomplete Document Translation    Technical documents must be translated into Russian by an officially certified translator⁸
Failed Factory Audit    Implement the ISO 9001 quality management system in advance
Authoritative References
Regulatory Text: Eurasian Economic Commission Resolution No. 41 (2013).
Testing Standard References:
GOST 32388-2013 (General Requirements for Pressure Pipelines);
GOST R 52720-2007 (Methods for Hydraulic Testing of Pipelines).
Note: High-risk pipeline certification requires a lead time of 4–6 months; it is recommended to initiate the process in advance.
Certification Body: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.
Certification body: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.