EAC Certification Frequently Asked Questions
EAC Certification Related Concepts
What is EAC Certification?
EAC Certification, or Eurasian Economic Union Certification, is a certification system that verifies that products comply with the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union. It applies to member countries such as Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. Its unified mark is EAC. Since 15 February 2013, all products listed on the Customs Union's product list must obtain EAC certification to replace the previous national certification systems, such as Russia's GOST-R certification, enabling products to circulate freely among member states.

What is the difference between EAC certification and other certifications?
Before the Customs Union was established, each member state had its own independent certification system, such as Russia's GOST-R certification, Belarus' GOST-B certification, and Kazakhstan's GOST-K certification. EAC certification unifies these standards and processes, allowing products with EAC certification to be used across multiple member states, thereby avoiding the cumbersome and high-cost process of obtaining separate certifications for different national markets.

Scope of EAC Certification
What products are covered by EAC certification?
EAC certification covers a wide range of products, including but not limited to:

Mechanical equipment: such as various industrial production machinery and agricultural machinery.
Automobiles and parts: including complete vehicles and automotive components.
Electronic products: such as mobile phones, computers, and home appliances.
Food and related products: food, food additives, and food packaging materials.
Toys: various children's toys.
Medical devices: medical equipment, instruments, etc.
Pressure equipment: such as boilers, pressure vessels, etc.
Do all products require EAC certification?
Not all products require EAC certification. Only products listed in the Customs Union's technical regulations list are required to obtain EAC certification. Companies need to determine whether their products fall within the scope of certification based on their specific categories. Products not listed in the list do not require EAC certification.

EAC Certification Process and Timeline  
What is the EAC certification process?  
Determine certification requirements: Confirm whether the product requires EAC certification and identify the applicable technical regulations and standards.  
Prepare documentation: Collect and organise necessary technical documents, such as product specifications, technical manuals, design drawings, test reports, and ISO 9001 quality management system certificates.  
Select a certification body: Choose an institution with EAC certification qualifications.
Submit the application: Submit the application form and related documents to the certification body. When filling out the application form, clearly state the name, model, quantity, and corresponding customs code of the exported product.
Document review and on-site audit: The certification body conducts an initial review of the submitted documents to ensure their completeness and compliance. If necessary, experts from the certification body will visit the production site for an audit and product testing.
Modify documents (if applicable): If the initial review is not passed, the applicant must make adjustments based on the certification body's feedback and resubmit the relevant documents or samples until the review is passed.
Prepare and issue the certificate: After the certification body completes the certificate draft, the applicant confirms its accuracy, and the EAC certification certificate is officially issued.
Affixing the EAC mark and customs clearance: After obtaining EAC certification, the applicant must affix the EAC mark on the product and complete customs clearance procedures using a copy of the certificate.
How long does EAC certification take?
The time required for EAC certification varies depending on factors such as product type, the certification body's efficiency, and the speed at which the company prepares the documents. Generally, certification for simple products may take 1–2 months, while complex products such as large machinery, medical devices, etc., may require 3–6 months or longer.

EAC certification fees and institution selection
What are the fees for EAC certification?
There is no fixed standard for EAC certification fees, which primarily depend on factors such as product type, certification mode, and the number of test items. The more complex the product and the more testing items required, the higher the cost. Additionally, different certification bodies may have varying fee structures. When selecting a certification body, companies should consider both costs and the body's reputation and qualifications.

How to choose an EAC certification body?
Verify qualifications: Ensure the certification body has EAC certification qualifications by checking if it holds an authorization code starting with ‘RARU’ and verifying its scope of authorization.
Understand experience: Choose an institution with extensive EAC certification experience, as such institutions are more professional and efficient in handling various product certifications.
Evaluate reputation: Through consulting other companies, reviewing online evaluations, and other methods, understand the service quality and reputation of the certification body.
Compare prices: While ensuring certification quality, compare the fee standards of different certification bodies and select the one with the best cost-effectiveness.
Validity period and use of the EAC certification mark
What is the validity period of EAC certification?
The validity period of EAC certification varies depending on the product type and certification mode. Generally, it is divided into single-batch certification (valid only for that batch of products), 1-3 year validity period certification (applicable to products with relatively stable production processes and product quality), and 5-year validity period certification (with higher requirements for the company's production capacity and product quality).

What are the requirements for using the EAC mark?  
Certified products must be affixed with the EAC mark, which must be permanently marked on the product or its packaging. The mark's height must not be less than 5 millimetres to ensure clarity and durability, facilitating market supervision and consumer identification. Additionally, companies must ensure that only products certified under the EAC certification may use the mark and must not misuse it arbitrarily.
Certification body: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd., which has specialised in Russian and Eurasian Union certification for over 20 years and serves as the Chinese representative office of the Russian Testing and Certification Group.