Amusement Facility CUTR/EAC Certification Requirements of TR CU 038/2016
Scope of Application  
TR CU 038/2016 applies to all types of amusement rides, including both permanent and temporary installations, such as roller coasters, carousels, slides, swings, seesaws, and others. Whether newly manufactured or significantly modified, all amusement rides must comply with this regulation to obtain CUTR/EAC certification.

Safety Requirements  
Design and Manufacturing Safety  
Structural Stability: The structural design of amusement facilities must ensure sufficient stability under normal operation and anticipated abnormal conditions (such as overloading, strong winds, etc.) to prevent collapse or structural damage. For example, roller coaster tracks and support structures must withstand the immense pressure caused by high-speed operation and complex movements; the supports of large Ferris wheels must be sturdy enough to withstand certain wind strengths.
Material Selection: Materials with sufficient strength, durability, and safety must be used, and the use of toxic, harmful, or potentially harmful materials is prohibited. For children's amusement facilities, materials must also comply with relevant hygiene standards to prevent allergic reactions or other health issues from contact. For example, the surface materials of slides must be smooth with no sharp edges or corners and must not contain harmful substances such as heavy metals.
Safety Devices: Necessary safety devices, such as safety barriers, safety belts, and safety nets, must be installed to prevent users from falling, colliding, or sustaining other injuries. For example, each seat on a carousel should be equipped with a reliable safety belt, and safety barriers and safety nets should be installed around high-altitude amusement facilities.  
Electrical Safety  
Insulation Performance: If the amusement facility includes an electrical system, its electrical equipment and wiring must have good insulation performance to prevent electrical leakage accidents.
Grounding protection: Effective grounding protection measures must be in place to ensure that in the event of an electrical equipment failure, current is diverted into the ground to prevent electric shock to personnel.
Electrical component quality: Use electrical components that comply with relevant safety standards, have good performance, and are reliable.
Mechanical safety
Protection of moving parts: Moving parts of amusement facilities (such as gears, chains, belts, etc.) must be protected to prevent personnel from coming into contact with them and sustaining injuries.
Braking systems: Amusement facilities that require stopping or deceleration must be equipped with reliable braking systems to ensure the equipment can stop within the specified time. For example, the braking system of a roller coaster must be able to quickly and effectively stop the train in an emergency.
Fire safety
Amusement facilities must be equipped with necessary fire safety equipment and materials, such as fire extinguishers, and the materials and structure of the facilities must have certain fire-resistant properties to reduce the risk of fire and minimise fire-related losses.

Signage and Instructions Requirements
Safety Signage
Amusement facilities should clearly display safety signage, such as prohibition signs, warning signs, and directional signs, to remind users of safety precautions. For example, signs such as ‘Children under 1.2 metres tall are prohibited from riding’ and ‘Do not bring flammable or explosive items’ should be placed at the entrance of the facility.

User Manual
A detailed user manual should be provided, including instructions on the installation, operation, maintenance, and servicing of the equipment, as well as safety precautions and emergency response procedures. The manual should be written in clear and understandable language, with illustrations provided where necessary.

Certification Process Requirements
Application Entity
The certification applicant must be an enterprise or entrepreneur within the Customs Union. Foreign companies may be listed as manufacturers in the certification.

Submitting the Application
Submit the CUTR/EAC certification application for amusement facilities to a certification body recognised by the Customs Union (Shanghai Jiheng Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.). When applying, provide relevant information about the enterprise and the product, such as the enterprise's basic information, product name, model, specifications, technical parameters, etc.

Document Preparation
The following documents are typically required:

Certification application form.
Product technical documents, including design drawings, production process documents, product standards, etc.
Quality control documents, such as the company's quality control system documents and quality inspection reports during the production process.  
Product manuals and user guides.  
Samples (provided according to the certification body's requirements).  
Product Testing  
The certification body conducts comprehensive testing of the amusement facilities. The testing items are determined based on regulatory requirements and product characteristics and are strictly conducted in accordance with relevant standards. Only after passing the testing can the process proceed to the next step.  

Factory Audit (in some cases)
The certification body may conduct an on-site audit of the amusement facility manufacturer's factory. The audit covers aspects such as the condition of production equipment, the rationality of production processes, and the implementation of quality control measures to ensure the company has the capability to continuously produce amusement facilities that meet standards.

Certificate Issuance
If both product testing and factory audit (if applicable) are passed, the certification body will issue a CUTR/EAC certification certificate, which will indicate the validity period and scope of application of the certification.

Certification Validity Period and Surveillance Requirements
Validity Period
The CUTR/EAC certification certificate has a specific validity period, typically ranging from 1 to 5 years, depending on the certification body and product specifics.

Supervision
During the certification validity period, the certification body (Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.) will conduct regular or irregular supervisory inspections of the company, covering aspects such as product quality stability and compliance with production processes. If non-compliance with standards is identified, the certification body will require the company to rectify the issues within a specified timeframe; in severe cases, the certification certificate may be revoked.