EAC certification requirements for spare parts and components mandate conformity documentation under TR CU standards for products entering the Eurasian Economic Union market. Automotive spare parts require certification under TR CU 018/2011, while other components must comply with applicable technical regulations based on product type and function.
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) comprising Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan operates a unified certification system requiring EAC approval for regulated products. The EAC Certificate or Declaration confirms compliance with Technical Regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, derived from the former Russian TR certification procedure. Without valid EAC certification, products cannot be sold in EAEU states.
Certification authorities in the Eurasian Union have begun cleaning up the EAC certification market by annulling certificates issued in violation of regulations. This concerns documents issued by certification bodies that systematically ignored legal requirements and issued certificates without conducting real testing. For 2026, revision and update of several technical regulations is expected, including changes to product safety requirements and adjustments to standard conformity assessment procedures.
TR CU 018/2011 "On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles" covers 98 product categories including automotive components such as engines, fuel tanks, brake systems, steering assemblies, wheels and tires, headlights, and spark plugs. Each automotive part must have a fully specified article number, with encrypted or abbreviated product codes not permitted.
Over 50 active Technical Regulations (TR CU and TR EAEU) govern different product categories. Key regulations include TR CU 010/2011 for machinery and equipment safety, TR CU 004/2011 for low-voltage equipment, TR CU 020/2011 for electromagnetic compatibility, and TR EAEU 037/2016 for restriction of hazardous substances in electrical products.
EAC approvals may not be required for testing and exhibition samples, souvenirs or promotional materials, spare parts and accessories in certain contexts, humanitarian aid, used products, and products imported for personal needs. However, determination depends on product type, designation, functions, characteristics, and HS tariff code.
Automotive spare parts circulation is strictly regulated within the EAEU framework. Components requiring certification include engines for performance and emissions control, gas neutralization systems for environmental protection, fuel tanks for safe storage, brake drive units and discs for braking system reliability, wheels and tires for vehicle stability, and cabin tilting mechanisms for truck and bus safety.
Products subject to technical regulations must complete mandatory conformity assessment procedures. Products that have not passed established procedures cannot be marked with the EAC sign of conformity and are not allowed for import into EAEU territory. Products not regulated by the EAC system may be subject to national approvals in each EAEU country.
Required documents for TR CU 018/2011 certification include application form, incorporation documents of the Local Representative, letter of authorization from manufacturer to applicant, product catalogue and intended application, test samples, ISO certificate if available, and articles or specifications for all declared products.
Only companies with registered offices in the EAEU may apply for EAC certification. Foreign manufacturers must appoint an authorized representative in one of the EAEU member states to represent their interests in cooperation with certification bodies regarding product safety, quality, and technical regulation compliance.
Certified products must be marked with the EAC conformity mark on each individual item, packaging, and accompanying documentation. The EAC marking must meet specific requirements: good readability, minimum 5mm size, monochrome coloring, and color contrast to the surface.
After EAC Certificate issuance, regular surveillance is required, typically conducted annually to ensure series production continues fulfilling technical regulation requirements and products are correctly marked with the EAC mark. Without successfully completed surveillance, the EAC Certificate loses validity.
Regulatory authorities have strengthened control over issued EAC Declarations and Certificates, with systematic annulment of certificates issued in violation of regulations. This enforcement targets certification bodies that ignored legal requirements and issued certificates without conducting proper testing.
Kazakhstan maintains additional national certification requirements for goods on the mandatory list, including machines, cars, agricultural and telecommunication equipment, electro-technical equipment, construction materials, fuel, clothes, toys, food, and medical equipment. Contracts must include product descriptions, country of origin certificates, producer names, customs declarations, expiration dates, storage requirements, and user manuals in Kazakh and Russian.
Kazakhstan's national standards registry includes 73,000 rules and norms, incorporating 35,347 international standards from ISO, European Standards, and IEC, plus 2,246 U.S. ANSI standards. However, existing conformity assessment procedures do not allow 100 percent application of international standards due to legal and technical inconsistencies.
Verify whether spare parts fall under specific TR CU regulations by checking product type, designation, functions, characteristics, and HS tariff code. For automotive components, ensure compliance with TR CU 018/2011 requirements and obtain fully specified article numbers. Engage a Local Representative in an EAEU member state before initiating certification procedures. Prepare complete documentation packages including manufacturer authorization letters, product specifications, and test samples. Plan for annual surveillance requirements and maintain valid certification status throughout product lifecycle. Monitor regulatory updates as technical regulation revisions are expected in 2026.
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