Russian feed processing equipment, silage choppers, feed pellet mills, crushers CUTR/EAC certification
Feed processing equipment EAC certification (CUTR certification) analysis
Applicable regulations: Feed processing equipment (such as silage choppers, feed pellet mills, crushers) must comply with the following Customs Union technical regulations (TR CU/CUTR) requirements:
TR CU 010/2011 (Machinery Safety): Ensure that the mechanical structure, protective devices, and operational safety of the equipment comply with standards.
TR CU 004/2011 (Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment Safety): If the equipment includes an electrical control system, it must meet electrical safety requirements for voltages ≤1000V.
TR CU 020/2011 (Electromagnetic Compatibility): The equipment must pass electromagnetic interference and immunity tests to avoid affecting the operation of other electronic devices.  
Scope of Certification  
Silage Choppers: Equipment used for cutting and grinding silage feed from crops.  
Feed Pellet Moulding Machines: Equipment used to compress ground feed raw materials into pellets.
Grinder: Equipment used for coarse or fine grinding of feed raw materials (such as corn, soybean meal).  
Exclusion Scope: Equipment used solely for experimental purposes or customised non-standard equipment may not be applicable.  

Certification Types and Processes  
1. EAC Certificate of Conformity (COC) vs EAC Declaration of Conformity (DOC)  
Certification Type    Applicable Conditions    Example  
EAC Certificate of Conformity    High-risk equipment (e.g., grinders with high-voltage motors)    Factory inspection + sample testing required
EAC Declaration of Conformity    Medium to low-risk equipment (e.g., small pellet machines)    Sample testing + document review only

2. Certification Process
Application Stage:
Submit business license, product technical specifications, and user manual (in Russian or English).
Provide the Harmonised System (HS) code to confirm regulatory applicability.
Testing and Review:  
Mechanical safety testing: guards, emergency braking function, vibration and noise limits (in accordance with TR CU 010/2011).  
Electrical safety testing: insulation resistance, grounding continuity, overload protection (TR CU 004/2011).  
EMC testing: electromagnetic radiation and interference immunity (TR CU 020/2011) 6.
Factory Audit (if an EAC Certificate of Conformity is required):  
Verify that the production quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001) complies with regulatory requirements.  
Certificate Issuance:  
Following approval, the certificate is issued by a certification body recognised by the Eurasian Economic Union.  

Key Document Requirements  
Product technical drawings and structural specifications  
Electrical schematics (if applicable)  
Test reports (mechanical, electrical, EMC)
Russian-language user manual (must include safety operating guidelines)  
ISO 9001 quality management system certificate (if applying for an EAC Certificate of Conformity)  

Certification cycle and validity period  
Cycle: 4–8 weeks (depending on document completeness and test complexity).  
Validity period:  
EAC Certificate of Conformity: 1–5 years, requiring regular re-certification.  
EAC Declaration of Conformity: 1–3 years, validity period supported by the manufacturer’s self-declaration

Common Issues and Response Strategies  
Missing Russian Documents:  
Professional institutions must be commissioned to translate and review technical documents to ensure compliance with Russian GOST standards.  
Test Failure:  
Common causes: design defects in protective devices, poor electrical grounding. Remediation is required before resubmission for testing.  
Conflicting Regulations:  
If the equipment involves multiple TR CU regulations (e.g., mechanical + electrical + EMC), all requirements must be met simultaneously.
Recommended Certification Bodies
Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.: Provides one-stop certification services covering TR CU 010/004/020 regulations. Specialises in agricultural machinery certification, offering technical document preparation and testing coordination. After completing the above steps, the equipment can legally enter the Russian and Eurasian Economic Union markets and be affixed with the EAC mark.