EAC Certification for Gas Collection Devices (Gas Hoods, Pipelines) CUTR Certification
I. Mandatory Certification Basis and Regulatory Framework
Core Regulations
TR CU 032/2013 ‘Safety of Pressure Equipment’:
Applies to gas pipelines, gas cylinders, and other pressure components with a working pressure of ≥0.5 bar. Certification must be conducted based on risk classification (Classes 1-2 require an EAC certificate, while Classes 3-4 require an EAC Declaration of Conformity).
Testing Requirements: Pressure testing (1.5 times working pressure), seal integrity testing, and material strength verification.
TR CU 010/2011 ‘Safety of Mechanical Equipment’:  
Covers mechanical strength and protective design of gas hood supports and connectors (e.g., fall prevention structures).
TR CU 005/2011 ‘Material Hygiene Safety’:  
Pipe materials in contact with gas (e.g., stainless steel, PP plastic) must provide food-grade certification to prevent chemical migration.  
Additional requirements for special scenarios  
If used in flammable gas environments (e.g., biogas collection), additional TR CU 012/2011 explosion-proof certification is required.
When containing electrical control components (e.g., sensors), compliance with TR CU 004/2011 (Electrical Safety) and TR CU 020/2011 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is required.  
II. Certification Process and Key Steps  
A[Determine equipment category] --> B{Pressure components?}  
B -->|Yes| C[Test according to TR CU 032/2013 classification]
B -->|No| D[Test according to TR CU 010/2011]  
C & D --> E[Factory audit (mass production)]  
E --> F[Issue EAC certificate]
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- **Timeline**: Typically 2–4 weeks; extended to 6–8 weeks if pressure testing or explosion-proof certification is required.  
Required Document Checklist
Technical drawings (specifying materials, wall thickness, pressure ratings);
Russian-language manual (including installation guidelines and safety warnings);
Material safety certification (e.g., stainless steel GOST 5632 certificate);
Importer cooperation agreement (entity within the EAEU).  
III. High-Risk Points and Mitigation Recommendations  
Material Compliance Risks  
Non-food-grade plastic pipes: Recycled PP/PVC may cause chemical migration exceeding limits; a compliance declaration under TR CU 005/2011 must be provided.  
Metal corrosion issues: 304 stainless steel must pass salt spray testing to prevent corrosion from hydrogen sulphide in biogas.  
Labeling and Customs Clearance Requirements
Must be labelled with: EAC mark, Russian safety warnings (e.g., ‘High Pressure Danger’), importer information, and working pressure parameters.
Factory Inspection Focus
Traceability records for pressure components (e.g., pipeline supplier qualifications);
Welding process documentation (if metal pipeline joints are involved).
IV. Recommended Certification Bodies
Russian Certification Centre (GOST R Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.):
Officially authorised pressure equipment certification qualifications with high recognition.
Shanghai Jinghe Testing:
Provides pre-inspection services, supports Chinese-Russian bilingual documents, and specialises in anti-freezing/anti-explosion solutions.
5. Reference Case  
Case: Biogas Pipeline System of a Company in Henan Province  
Issue: 304 stainless steel pipes lacked GOST material certification, resulting in customs clearance rejection.  
Solution: Supplementary material certificates were provided, and certification was obtained under TR CU 032/2013 + 005/2011.  
Certification Body: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd., specialising in product certification and testing for Russia and Eurasian Economic Union countries, is the Chinese representative office of the Russian Testing and Certification Group.