What is EAC Certification?  Validity Period and Requirements for EAC Certification Certificates
What is EAC Certification?
EAC Certification, or Eurasian Economic Union Certification, is a product conformity assessment procedure implemented among member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). It aims to ensure that products comply with unified technical regulations within the union, safeguard consumer safety and environmental protection, promote free trade among member states, and reduce technical barriers. Products that have obtained EAC certification may be affixed with the unified EAC mark, which must be at least 5 millimetres in height and permanently marked on the product or its packaging. This certification applies to member states such as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. Since 15 February 2013, products listed on the Customs Union's product list must obtain EAC certification, replacing previous national certifications such as Russia's GOST-R certification.

Validity Period and Requirements for EAC Certification Certificates
Validity Period
Single-Batch Certificate
For products imported in a single batch, the validity period covers only the import and sales cycle of that batch. Generally, once the customs clearance and sales of that batch are completed, the certificate's validity expires. For example, if a company imports a batch of specific-style clothing for a single promotional campaign, the EAC single-batch certification certificate applied for that batch of clothing loses its validity once the clothing is sold out.

1-Year Certificate  
Typically applicable to products with stable production processes and minimal quality fluctuations. This certificate allows companies to continuously produce and sell products compliant with certification requirements within one year. For example, small electronic products with mature production technology that can maintain relatively stable quality and performance within one year may apply for a 1-year EAC certification certificate.

3-Year Certificate  
Applicable to products produced by companies with well-established production management systems and long-term stable and reliable product quality. Obtaining a 3-year certificate means that the company does not need to undergo frequent re-certification within 3 years, thereby saving time and costs. For example, large machinery manufacturing companies whose products undergo strict quality control and production management, ensuring that product quality meets standards over an extended period, can apply for a 3-year EAC certification certificate.

5-year certificate
Available for companies with exceptional quality control systems and consistently stable product performance. This requires the company to have strict and effective management measures in place across all stages of production, raw material procurement, and quality testing. For example, some internationally renowned automotive manufacturers, leveraging their advanced production technology, strict quality control, and strong market reputation, may be eligible for a 5-year EAC certification certificate.

Requirements
Products must consistently comply with regulatory standards
During the certificate's validity period, products must continuously meet the technical regulations and standards of the Eurasian Economic Union. Certification bodies may conduct unscheduled market surveillance spot checks or production site inspections. If non-compliance is detected, the certificate may be suspended or revoked. For example, if a food company that has obtained EAC certification alters its raw material formula or production process during production, resulting in microbial indicators that do not meet regulatory requirements, and this is detected by the certification body, its EAC certification certificate may be revoked.

Maintaining relevant management systems
Companies must maintain an effective quality management system, such as the ISO 9001 quality management system. This system should ensure the stability of the production process and the consistency of product quality. For example, companies must conduct raw material procurement, production process control, and finished product inspection in accordance with the requirements of the quality management system to ensure that products consistently comply with certification standards.

Timely update information
If the company's production address, product model, key technical parameters, or other information changes, the company must promptly notify the certification body and update the certificate accordingly. Otherwise, it may affect the validity of the certificate. For example, if the company relocates its production base, the new production environment and equipment may affect product quality, so the certification body must be promptly informed, and the certificate must be updated as required.

Cooperate with supervision and inspection
Companies must actively cooperate with the certification body's supervision and inspection work, including providing necessary documents and arranging production site inspections. If a company refuses or fails to cooperate with the inspection, the certification body has the right to take corresponding measures, such as suspending or revoking the certificate. For example, when the certification body notifies the company to conduct a production site inspection, the company should arrange for relevant personnel to accompany the inspection and provide production records, quality inspection reports, and other documents.

Note: For single-batch certificates, a supply contract signed with a CIS country must be submitted. Certificates with a validity period of 1 year or longer are referred to as continuous certificates, which allow multiple exports within the validity period. Factory audits by certification body experts are required, and the production factory must hold an ISO 9001 system certificate.


Certification body: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd., specialising in Russian and Eurasian Union certification for over 20 years, is the Chinese representative office of the Russian Testing and Certification Group.