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Certificates and Declarations of Conformity

Certification is translated from Latin as (certum - true + facere - to do). Certification means actions confirming the quality and compliance of the actual properties of the certified products with the requirements of national and international standards.

Unfortunately, many do not pay attention to the certification of goods. British scientists have proved,  what most people don't know is what the PCT or EAC logo on the product packaging means. In fact, the signs of compliance with GOST R and a single sign of treatment indicate that thisproductpassed the quality assessment procedure. If the goods are subject to mandatory conformity assessment, then it is impossible to import them into Russia without obtaining permits, and accordingly, the absence of labeling means that the goods are either not subject to mandatory conformity assessment, or imported illegally.

Product certification should be a guarantee of its quality and protect the buyer from an unscrupulous manufacturer, confirm that the product is safe for human life and the environment. Certification is carried out by an independent party in order to confirm the compliance of the object under study with the current regulations, technical regulations and standards.

In the field of technical regulation, two main forms of documents are used,certificate of conformityand the declaration of conformity:

  • A certificate of conformity is a document that certifies the conformity of manufactured products with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union (The EAEU) and is issued by the certification body.
  • declaration of conformity- this is a document that confirms the compliance of manufactured products with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union (EAEU) and is registered by the certification body.

Both forms of conformity assessment (certification and declaration) comply with the standards applicable in the European Union and are based on determining the degree of potential danger of the product. Depending on this, the form is used:

  • Conformity certification - mandatory certification is required for the most dangerous groups of goodsconformity assessmentin accredited certification bodies;
  • Declaration of conformity - for less dangerous products, a declaration of product safety by the manufacturer or seller may be applied.

The difference between these two forms lies in the degree of responsibility of applicants and certification bodies. When certifying products, the conformity document is drawn up and the certification body is responsible for it. In another case, the applicant himself accepts the declaration of conformity based on product tests, and the certification body only registers the document, responsibility for the information provided in the declaration falls on the applicant.

Information on all issued certificates of conformity and registered declarations of conformity is contained in the national part of the Unified Register of Issued Certificates of Conformity and Registered Declarations of Conformity, issued in a single form, which is published on the official website of Rosaccreditation.

Customs authoritiesThe Russian Federation has access to this information resource and uses this information in the implementation of customs procedures and customs control within the framework of the implementation of the system of interdepartmental electronic interaction.

Technical regulation

Technical regulation- it is one of the main elements of the integration of the EAEU member states, which makes it possible to eliminate technical barriers to trade for goods whose quality does not meet the safety criteria. One of the priorities is to increase the competitiveness of Russian products, modernize industry, ensure the safety of products and their production processes, and protect the foreign economic interests of the EAEU member states.

Since 01.07.2010, national and unified technical regulation regimes have been operating on an alternative basis on the territory of the EAEU. The national regulatory regime is applied to products for which the technical regulations of the Customs Union (EAEU) have not yet been adopted. Technological requirements for such products are established by GOST standards and Technical Regulations of the Russian Federation, the application of which should protect the life and health of citizens, prevent harm to the environment and create the necessary conditions to increase the energy efficiency of production.

The unified regulatory regime is applied to products for which the technical regulations of the Customs Union (EAEU) have been adopted. The technical regulations of the Customs Union (EAEU), in accordance with the Protocol on Technical Regulation within the EAEU (Annex No. 9 to the EAEU Treaty), are understood to be a document establishing mandatory requirements for technical regulation facilities in the territory of the EAEU. The technical regulations of the Customs Union (EAEU) have been adopted for various types of products, such as food products, light industry goods, perfumes and cosmetics, toys, machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and much more.

Technical regulation within the Union is carried out in accordance with the following principles:

  1. establishing mandatory requirements for products or products and related product requirements for the processes of design (including surveys), production, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, storage, transportation, sale and disposal;
  2. establishment of uniform mandatory requirements in the technical regulations of the Union or national mandatory requirements in the legislation of the Member States for products,included in the unified list of products for which mandatory requirements are established within the Union (hereinafter referred to as the unified list);
  3. application and enforcement of the technical regulations of the Union in the Member States without exceptions;
  4. compliance of technical regulation within the Union with the level of economic development of the member States and the level of scientific and technical development;
  5. the independence of the accreditation bodies of the Member States, the conformity assessment bodies of the Member States and the supervision (control) bodies of the Member States from manufacturers, sellers, performers and purchasers, including consumers;
  6. the unity of the rules and methods of research (testing) and measurements during the mandatory conformity assessment procedures;
  7. unity of application of the requirements of the technical regulations of the Union, regardless of the types and (or) features of transactions;
  8. inadmissibility of restricting competition in the implementation of conformity assessment;
  9. implementation of state control (supervision) over compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Union on the basis of harmonization of legislation of the Member States;
  10. voluntary application of standards;
  11. development and application of interstate standards;
  12. harmonization of interstate standards with international and regional standards;
  13. unity of rules and procedures for mandatory conformity assessment;
  14. ensuring the harmonization of the legislation of the Member States in terms of establishing liability for violations of mandatory product requirements, rules and procedures for mandatory conformity assessment;
  15. implementation of a coordinated policy in the field of ensuring the uniformity of measurements within the Union;
  16. preventing the establishment of excessive barriers to doing business;
  17. the establishment of transitional provisions for the gradual transition to new requirements and documents.

GOST R system

In Russia, there are such forms of product quality confirmation as mandatory and voluntary.

Mandatory certification is required for products whose use threatens the health and life of consumers. Certification of products in the national GOST R system is carried out in accordance with the requirements of Government Decree No. 982 of 01.12.2009 "Nomenclature of goods subject to mandatory certification and declaration of conformity", for example, tires for cars, organic oils, electrical equipment, household electrical appliances, products for children, tobacco products. If the products are reflected in this list, then there is a need to issue a certificate or declaration of conformity.

Voluntary certification is carried out on the initiative of the customer if he wants to increase competitiveness, confirm certain properties of products, or additionally assure consumers of its high consumer quality. The procedure of voluntary certification practically does not differ from the procedure of mandatory certification. It includes the same stages that are assigned to special certification bodies that have the appropriate state accreditation.

If the product needs mandatory certification, then registration of voluntary certification is not enough.

Certification according to TR CU (TR EAEU)

Certification of products byTR CU (The EAEU TR) is carried out only in a mandatory form, since there is currently no unified voluntary quality assurance system in the EAEU. The certification procedure must be carried out if the product falls under the scope of one or more technical regulations.

The products subject to mandatory conformity assessment (confirmation) within the Customs Union are listed in the decision of the Commission of the Customs Union No. 319 of 18.06.2010 "A single list of products subject to mandatory conformity assessment (confirmation) within the Customs Union with the issuance of uniform documents".

Mandatory conformity assessment is carried out only for compliance and in cases established by the relevant technical regulations.

If the requirements of the TR CU have not entered into force with respect to the goods, mandatory confirmation in the form of certification is made on the basis of the national Unified List of products subject to mandatory certification.

Technical Regulations of the Russian Federation on Fire Safety (FZ-123)

Fire safety certification is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Russian Federation on fire safety (FZ-123). Registration of both mandatory and voluntary certificates, as well as declarations of conformity is provided. 

Necessary documents and information for registration of permits

  • The application, certified by the manager and the seal of the customer.
  • Registration and statutory documents for the organization of the certification customer.
  • Technical documentation for certified products, technical passport and operational documentation.
  • Contract.
  • Contract of the authorized person.

Schemes of certification and declaration of goods

The schemes determine according to which rules the conformity assessment will take place, for how long the documents will be issued. According to the approved schemes, certificates or declarations can be issued to the manufacturer or the company importing the goods.

Usually, permits are issued for serial production, in this case, products can be sold without restriction until the expiration of the certificate or declaration. If desired, you can also issue documents for a limited batch of goods, when the exact number of units of production is indicated.

If the certification scheme involves testing products in special laboratories, then the certificate of conformity is issued on the basis of the protocol of these tests.

You can check the authenticity of the issued certificate of conformity or declaration of conformity in the registers of Rosaccreditation.

Procedure for registration of declarations of conformity

The rules define the procedure for registration of declarations of conformity of products to the requirements of technical regulations of the Russian Federation, declarations of conformity for products included in the unified list of products subject to declaration of conformity, declarations of conformity of products to the requirements of technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (Customs Union) and declarations of conformity for products included in the unified list of products subject to mandatory confirmation of conformity with the issuance of certificates of conformity and declarations of conformity in a single form (hereinafter referred to as the declaration of conformity), in the register of issued certificates of conformity and registered declarations of conformity (hereinafter referred to as the unified register) using a specialized service for automated electronic registration of declarations of conformity with the use of structural, format-logical and other types of control.

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Procedure for suspension, renewal and termination of declarations of conformity

Suspension, renewal and termination of the declaration of conformity is carried out by decision:

  • applicant;
  • a control (supervisory) body authorized to carry out a type of federal state control (supervision) or a type of regional state control (supervision), within the framework of which state control (supervision) is carried out over compliance with the requirements of technical regulations and (or) mandatory requirements to be applied before the entry into force of technical regulations in accordance with Federal Law "On Technical Regulation" (hereinafter referred to as the State control (supervision) body;
  • the national accreditation body.

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Rules for suspension, renewal and termination of certificates of conformity

Suspension, renewal and termination of the certificate of conformity, its invalidation is carried out by decision:

  • a) certification body (with the exception of invalidation of the certificate of conformity);
  • b) a control (supervisory) body authorized to carry out a type of federal state control (supervision) or a type of regional state control (supervision), within the framework of which state control (supervision) is carried out over compliance with the requirements of technical regulations and (or) mandatory requirements to be applied before the entry into force of technical regulations in accordance with the Federal the Law "On Technical Regulation" (hereinafter - the State control (supervision) body;
  • c) the national accreditation body.

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We help our clients in the preparation of all necessary documents for customs clearance:

  • We certify goods in the GOST R system;
  • We certify products in accordance with the requirements of the TR CU;
  • We issue and register declarations of conformity of products;
  • We issue certificates of state registration of products (confirm compliance with sanitary and epidemiological standards);
  • We confirm the conformity of products (certification, declaration) with fire safety requirements (Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 123-FZ of July 22, 2008 "Technical regulationsabout fire safety requirements");
  • We issue notifications to the FSB;
By cooperating with our company, you get rid of time-consuming and monotonous actions on registration of permits and receive valid and correct conformity assessment documents together with goods that have passed customs clearance in the shortest possible time for a reasonable cost.
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