Detailed Explanation of Energy Efficiency Certification for Refrigerators, Electric Motors, and Televisions in Russia and Kazakhstan TR EAEU 048/2019
1. Scope and Objectives of the Regulation
TR EAEU 048/2019 is a technical regulation on energy efficiency established by the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for energy-consuming products, covering the following equipment:

Household refrigerators and freezers: Must meet energy efficiency ratings, annual energy consumption, and cooling performance standards.
Electric motors: Three-phase asynchronous motors with power ranges from 0.75 to 375 kW, requiring energy efficiency ratings of IE2 or higher.  
Televisions: Standards are set for parameters such as power consumption in operating mode, standby power consumption, and screen brightness efficiency.  
The regulation aims to reduce energy waste, promote green technology development, and enhance market access consistency among EAEU member states (Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.) through unified standards.
2. Core technical requirements  
(1) Energy efficiency rating classification  
Refrigerators: Classified into grades from A+++ to D based on annual energy consumption (A+++ being the most efficient).  
Electric motors: Use international IE ratings (IE2/IE3/IE4) and must pass mechanical efficiency tests.  
Televisions: Classified based on power consumption per unit screen area, with some models required to support automatic brightness adjustment.
(2) Testing Methods  
Refrigerators must be tested for cooling performance and energy consumption under specific environmental temperatures;  
Motors must undergo load testing and efficiency calculations;  
Televisions must measure power consumption under simulated usage scenarios (e.g., playback, standby).  
(3) Document Requirements  
Companies must provide:  
Product technical specifications manual;  
Draft declaration of conformity;  
Energy efficiency test report issued by a third-party laboratory.
3. Certification Process  
(1) Application and Testing  
Submit an application to an EAC-accredited certification body (e.g., Russian GOST Certification Body, Shanghai Jiheng Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.);  
Provide samples to the designated laboratory for energy efficiency testing.  
(2) Document Review and Factory Inspection (if applicable)  
Review technical documentation and test reports;  
High-risk products may require a factory audit of production processes and quality control systems.
(3) Certification Issuance and Market Access
Obtain the EAC Energy Efficiency Conformity Certificate after approval, valid for up to 5 years;
Products must be affixed with the EAC mark and energy efficiency rating label to enter markets in Russia, Kazakhstan, and other member countries.
4. Labeling and Marking Requirements
Energy Efficiency Label: Must include core information such as energy efficiency rating, annual electricity consumption (for refrigerators), and efficiency value (for motors), using Russian and the official languages of member countries.
EAC Mark: Must be clearly marked on the product nameplate, packaging, or manual.  
5. Recommendations for Businesses  
Plan testing in advance: Prioritise laboratories recognised by the Union (e.g., Kazakhstan-Shanghai Economic Cooperation Industrial).
Optimise product design: For example, refrigerators can improve energy efficiency ratings by enhancing insulation layers or compressor efficiency.
Monitor regulatory updates: The Eurasian Economic Commission may revise energy efficiency thresholds or testing methods.
For complete testing standards or a list of certification bodies, it is recommended to directly contact the Eurasian Economic Commission's official website or local authorised institutions (Shanghai Jinghe Industrial).