Guidelines for CU-TR/EAC Certification of Gas Stoves, Burners, and Boilers Exported to Russia
Core Overview of the Certification System
CU-TR certification (also known as EAC certification) is a mandatory product access system implemented by the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan) to ensure product safety, environmental protection, and energy efficiency through unified technical regulations. As equipment involving energy use and safety, gas stoves, burners, and boilers must obtain the corresponding EAC certification when exported to Russia to legally enter the market and gain consumer trust.
CU-TR Certification for Gas Stoves and Burners (TR CU 016/2011)
Scope of Applicable Products
According to the TR CU 016/2011 regulation ‘On the Safety of Equipment Using Gaseous Fuels,’ the gas-related products requiring certification include:
Gas stoves: domestic and commercial gas cooking equipment (such as stoves, ovens, grills, etc.)
Burners: block burners, gas burner flexible connectors, automatic ignition blocks, etc.  
Other gas appliances: gas heating devices, water heaters, gas control valves, and automated instruments, etc.  
Core Technical Requirements  
Safety Performance: Electrical safety, fire safety (e.g., explosion-proof design), chemical safety (Preventing harmful gas leaks)
Energy efficiency: Compliance with the gas utilisation efficiency standards specified by the Union
Ecological safety: Emission limits for combustion exhaust gases, noise control, etc.
Key points of the certification process
Determining the certification mode
Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Applicable to high-risk equipment such as gas boilers and fixed gas stoves, which require product testing and on-site production audits (quality management system audits).
Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Applicable to low-risk equipment such as portable gas stoves and household gas lamps, which can be self-declared by the company and submitted with technical documents.
Key Steps
Document Submission: Russian-language technical documents (including manuals, technical specifications, test reports), commercial contract (applicable for single-batch certification).
Production Site Audit: Certification body experts inspect production facilities and quality control systems to ensure the stability of mass production.
Sample Testing: Testing can be conducted at the factory site or imported to a Russian laboratory for testing, involving performance verification of safety accessories (such as valves, pressure gauges).
Certificate Issuance and Registration: After the audit is passed, the certificate must be registered on the Customs Union Certification Website, with a validity period covering single batches, 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years.

EAC Certification for Boilers (TPTC032/2013 and TPTC010/2011)
Scope of Applicable Products
Pressure-bearing oil/gas-fired boilers: Industrial and residential boilers with pressure ≥0.5 bar must comply with TPTC032/2013 ‘Safety of Pressure Equipment’ regulations.
Mechanical Safety Requirements: All boilers must meet TPTC010/2011 ‘Mechanical Safety’ regulations, including protective devices (insulation layers, explosion-proof doors) and emergency shutdown systems.
Core Technical Requirements
Materials and Processes: Strength of boiler body materials, compliance of welding processes, model and calibration requirements for safety accessories (safety valves, pressure gauges)
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection: Combustion efficiency indicators and pollutant emission standards must comply with the latest environmental protection policies in the Russian market.
Key Points of the Certification Process
Certification Scheme Confirmation: The certification body determines the applicable certification mode (e.g., Type 1C, 3C, etc.) based on the product's customs code and technical parameters.
Document Submission:  
Application form (including manufacturer and applicant information), Russian technical description (model, parameters, structural diagrams);  
Russian user manual, supply contract (for single-batch certification).  
Review and Testing: After technical document review approval, product sample testing is conducted (e.g., pressure testing, sealing testing). High-risk products require factory audits.
Certificate Management: After the certificate draft is confirmed to be error-free, it is issued and filed. The product must affix the EAC certification mark (size no less than 5mm, clear and durable).

Common Certification Requirements and Recommendations for Enterprises
Common Requirements
Document Language: All submitted materials (manuals, technical documents) must be in Russian to ensure understanding by Russian users and review by regulatory authorities.
Mark Usage: Certified products must display the EAC mark on the nameplate, packaging, or manual, with the mark style compliant with Customs Union regulations.
Annual Maintenance: CoC certificates for mass-produced products must undergo an annual maintenance procedure (AMP) to confirm ongoing compliance with production quality standards.

Business Strategy Recommendations
Plan the certification path in advance: Determine the applicable regulations based on product type (e.g., gas stoves vs. boilers) to avoid certification delays due to regulatory confusion.
Select a compliant service provider: Prioritise certification bodies with Customs Union accreditation to assist with document translation, testing coordination, and factory audit guidance.
Monitor market trends: Russian environmental and energy efficiency standards are continuously updated. Companies should track regulatory changes (e.g., revisions to TPTC032/2013) to ensure products remain compliant with the latest requirements.
Summary  
EAC certification for the export of gas stoves, burners, and boilers to Russia must be conducted in accordance with TR CU 016/2011 (gas equipment), TPTC032/2013 (pressure equipment), and TPTC010/2011 (mechanical safety) regulations. Companies must clearly classify their products, prepare complete Russian-language technical documentation, cooperate with testing and factory audits, and strictly manage certificate validity to ensure smooth market entry into Russia, avoid trade barriers, and enhance brand competitiveness.
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