Practical explanations of certification schemes, technical regulations and market-access requirements, by the WorldWideBridge certification team.https://wwbridges.comen© 2026 Wbridge L.L.C-FZWorldWideBridgehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-vs-declaration-under-tr-cu-018-what-is-the-differencehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-vs-declaration-under-tr-cu-018-what-is-the-differenceTR CU 018 provides three forms: vehicle type approval, certificate of conformity and declaration of conformity. The last two apply mainly to components and spare parts, and the difference between them is where responsibility sits and how much third-party control applies. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACTR CU 018/2011CertificationDeclarationSpare partshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-018-2011-what-the-technical-regulation-governshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-018-2011-what-the-technical-regulation-governsTR CU 018/2011 sets mandatory safety requirements for wheeled vehicles placed on the EAEU market. It reaches categories M, N and O, vehicle chassis, and any component affecting safety, across the whole life cycle from design through to operation. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACTR CU 018/2011VehiclesAutomotiveEAEUhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/which-products-are-subject-to-tr-cu-018https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/which-products-are-subject-to-tr-cu-018TR CU 018/2011 applies to wheeled vehicles in categories M, N and O, to vehicle chassis, and to components and assemblies affecting safety, mass-produced and single vehicles alike, imported included. Modification that affects safety brings a vehicle back into scope. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACTR CU 018/2011VehiclesSpare partsProduct scopehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/business-licensing-in-saudi-arabiahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/business-licensing-in-saudi-arabiaA foreign company operating in Saudi Arabia needs two things: an investment licence from MISA, and a commercial registration from the Ministry of Commerce. Regulated activities need a sector permit on top of both. Straight commercial activities clear in roughly two to four weeks; regulated ones run one to three months. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeInternational CertificationSaudi ArabiaLicensingMarket AccessMISAhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-tr-cu-032-differs-from-the-european-ped-directive-comparison-of-approacheshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-tr-cu-032-differs-from-the-european-ped-directive-comparison-of-approachesPED 2014/68/EU and TR CU 032/2013 chase the same outcome by different routes. PED is risk-oriented: the manufacturer proves safety through engineering argument and harmonised standards, choosing from modules A to H. TR CU 032 is normative: it sets the requirements, the test methods and the material criteria, and you meet them. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentTR CU 032/2013PED 2014/68/EUPressure equipmentCE markingEAChttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-032-2013-what-this-technical-regulation-is-and-what-requirements-it-setshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-032-2013-what-this-technical-regulation-is-and-what-requirements-it-setsTR CU 032/2013 governs equipment operating under excess pressure above 0.05 MPa across the EAEU: pressure vessels, boilers, pipelines, safety devices, fittings and assemblies containing pressure components. It binds manufacturers, importers, suppliers and operators alike, and conformity is confirmed by certificate or declaration according to hazard category. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentTR CU 032/2013Pressure equipmentEAEUCertificationDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/what-equipment-falls-under-the-category-of-operating-under-excess-pressurehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/what-equipment-falls-under-the-category-of-operating-under-excess-pressureOne number decides it: internal pressure more than 0.05 MPa above atmospheric. Above that line, equipment is classed as high-risk regardless of what it is for, vessels, boilers, pipelines, heat exchangers, fittings and whole process units alike, and mandatory conformity assessment applies before commissioning. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentTR CU 032/2013Pressure equipmentVesselsBoilersPipelineshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/what-risks-tr-cu-032-reduces-and-why-it-is-needed-for-manufacturers-and-consumershttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/what-risks-tr-cu-032-reduces-and-why-it-is-needed-for-manufacturers-and-consumersTR CU 032/2013 exists to stop pressure vessels, pipelines and boilers failing: ruptures, explosions, and leaks of hot water, steam or gas. For manufacturers it also does something more mundane, it turns EAEU market access into a defined sequence, from design and testing through to marking and documentation. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentTR CU 032/2013Pressure equipmentRiskEAEUIndustrial safetyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/ems-and-safety-in-israel-key-requirements-for-electrical-safety-and-electromagnetic-compatibilityhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/ems-and-safety-in-israel-key-requirements-for-electrical-safety-and-electromagnetic-compatibilityIsrael runs a certification system covering electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility, mandatory for anyone manufacturing, importing or selling electronic devices there. Safety follows national standards based on the IEC series by product class; EMC follows the IEC 61000 series. Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentIsraelSIIElectrical safetyEMCIEC 61000https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/israeli-standard-62368-ti-key-safety-regulation-for-electronics-and-it-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/israeli-standard-62368-ti-key-safety-regulation-for-electronics-and-it-equipmentStandard 62368 TI is based on IEC 62368-1 and replaced two older rules, IEC 60065 for audio-video equipment and IEC 60950-1 for IT equipment. It shifts the question from "does the device pass the checklist" to "is the device designed so the hazard cannot arise". Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentIsraelIEC 62368-1IT equipmentSafety standardsSIIhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/carpet-sample-import-from-istanbul-for-laboratory-testinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/carpet-sample-import-from-istanbul-for-laboratory-testingGetting carpet samples from Turkey to an accredited laboratory is a customs exercise as much as a logistics one. Every document has to say the goods are for certification testing and not for sale, and incorrect paperwork means delay and extra fees. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryCarpetsTurkeySample importTestingCustomshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/case-study-cosmetic-product-certification-for-export-to-the-uae-and-saudi-arabiahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/case-study-cosmetic-product-certification-for-export-to-the-uae-and-saudi-arabiaA European cosmetics manufacturer entering the Gulf needed four things: ECAS Cosmetics certificates, Dubai Municipality Montaji registration, GHAD registration in Saudi Arabia and an SFDA shipment certificate. All were obtained remotely in about a month, with no samples and no new testing. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsUAESaudi ArabiaECASSFDAMontajiCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/inmetro-and-anvisa-certification-for-italian-equipment-and-cosmetics-manufacturers-in-brazilhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/inmetro-and-anvisa-certification-for-italian-equipment-and-cosmetics-manufacturers-in-brazilBrazil splits certification between two authorities. INMETRO is the technical regulator for equipment and electrical products; ANVISA is the health surveillance agency for cosmetics, medical devices and supplements. Both require a local representative and Portuguese documentation. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsBrazilINMETROANVISACosmeticsItalyISO 22716https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/inmetro-certification-new-opportunities-for-german-equipment-manufacturers-in-the-brazilian-markethttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/inmetro-certification-new-opportunities-for-german-equipment-manufacturers-in-the-brazilian-marketBrazil is the largest economy in Latin America and a strategic market for German makers of industrial, electrical and laboratory equipment. INMETRO certification is what allows the goods to be sold there at all, and it takes 8 to 12 weeks, needs a local representative, and produces a certificate valid for 2 to 3 years. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeInternational CertificationINMETROBrazilGermanyIndustrial equipmentMarket accesshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/anatel-certification-for-industrial-equipment-what-exporters-need-to-knowhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/anatel-certification-for-industrial-equipment-what-exporters-need-to-knowAnatel certification is well known for smartphones and consumer electronics, and routinely underestimated by industrial suppliers. Any product with a wireless or telecommunications function needs it before it can be sold in Brazil, and CE or FCC marks do not remove the requirement to test in Brazilian laboratories. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeInternational CertificationAnatelBrazilIndustrial equipmentIoTLocal representativehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-and-religious-standards-how-kosher-halal-and-national-norms-work-together-in-gcc-marketshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-and-religious-standards-how-kosher-halal-and-national-norms-work-together-in-gcc-marketsEntering the GCC means clearing two filters. Halal certification is the religious filter and opens the market; SASO, ESMA and G-Mark are the technical filter and make the product legal. Customs will not release goods without halal, and halal alone is not sufficient either. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodGCCHalalKosherSASOESMAG-Markhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-access-solutions-and-locks-requirements-and-opportunities-for-manufacturers-in-canadahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-access-solutions-and-locks-requirements-and-opportunities-for-manufacturers-in-canadaAn electronic lock in Canada is assessed as an electrical product, a radio device, a fire-relevant assembly and a connected device holding personal data, four regimes at once. Add bilingual labelling and provincial building codes, and the compliance work is wider than the product suggests. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsCanadaCSAISEDAccess controlLocksCybersecurityhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/agricultural-sector-in-israel-which-certificates-are-mandatory-for-suppliershttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/agricultural-sector-in-israel-which-certificates-are-mandatory-for-suppliersIsrael leads on agricultural innovation and applies standards to match. Six certificate families cover suppliers, phytosanitary, agrochemical, veterinary, food quality, kosher and environmental, overseen by three authorities, with document preparation running from two to six months. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodIsraelAgriculturePhytosanitaryHACCPKosherISO 22000https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/exporting-to-morocco-what-certificates-are-required-for-goods-and-serviceshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/exporting-to-morocco-what-certificates-are-required-for-goods-and-servicesMoroccan standards, Normes Marocaines, are largely harmonised with European ones, so products certified to ISO or CE get simplified access. What varies is sector: food, medicine, construction and energy carry the strictest requirements, and halal reaches almost everything consumed. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodMoroccoExportISO 22000HACCPHalalCE markinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/halal-certification-in-morocco-trends-and-requirements-for-exportershttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/halal-certification-in-morocco-trends-and-requirements-for-exportersWith more than 99% of its population practising Islam, Morocco treats halal as a market condition. Certification has moved well beyond food into cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, logistics and tourism, and is regulated nationally alongside recognised OIC/SMIIC-aligned certificates. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodHalalMoroccoIMANOROIC/SMIICCosmeticsExporthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-requirements-for-food-and-beverages-in-israelhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-requirements-for-food-and-beverages-in-israelIsrael regulates food through three bodies: the Ministry of Health for sanitary standards, the Standards Institution for testing, and the Chief Rabbinate for kosher status. Hebrew labelling is mandatory, and kosher certification, though not legally required, decides whether supermarkets will stock the product. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodIsraelFood certificationKosherLabellingMinistry of Healthhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/dietary-supplement-registration-in-morocco-what-documents-are-requiredhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/dietary-supplement-registration-in-morocco-what-documents-are-requiredMorocco does not treat dietary supplements as a category of their own. A product is classified as food or as a pharmaceutical according to its composition and claimed effects, and that classification determines which authority handles it and which documents the dossier needs. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodMoroccoSupplementsONSSARegistrationHalalhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/the-moroccan-halal-market-how-to-get-certifiedhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/the-moroccan-halal-market-how-to-get-certifiedFor dietary supplements and nutraceuticals in Morocco, a halal certificate is increasingly required, and even where it is not legally mandatory for the category, it decides whether pharmacy chains and major retailers will stock the product. Anything with gelatin, animal proteins or dairy components needs one. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodHalalMoroccoIMANORSupplementsNutraceuticalshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/typical-mistakes-in-certification-of-dietary-supplements-in-morocco-and-how-to-avoid-themhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/typical-mistakes-in-certification-of-dietary-supplements-in-morocco-and-how-to-avoid-themCompanies unfamiliar with Morocco make the same mistakes and lose the same time: an incomplete dossier, ingredients that are legal elsewhere and banned there, labels carrying medical claims, no local representative, missing halal documentation, and a timeline set at weeks when the reality is months. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodMoroccoSupplementsONSSALabellingHalalRegistrationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/vitamin-and-nutraceutical-registration-in-morocco-key-insightshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/vitamin-and-nutraceutical-registration-in-morocco-key-insightsMorocco has no legal definition of "nutraceutical". A product is classified as a dietary supplement, a pharmaceutical or a functional food according to its composition and claims, and that classification decides whether ONSSA or DMP handles it, and how long the registration takes. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodMoroccoNutraceuticalsVitaminsONSSADMPHalalhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/auto-parts-certification-how-to-distinguish-genuine-parts-from-aftermarket-parts-in-the-saber-systemhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/auto-parts-certification-how-to-distinguish-genuine-parts-from-aftermarket-parts-in-the-saber-systemIn the SABER system, genuine and aftermarket auto parts follow different certification paths. Genuine parts need confirmation of official origin and usually a declaration of conformity; aftermarket parts need full testing in accredited laboratories, with every product code registered. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsSaudi ArabiaSABERAuto partsAftermarketClassificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/chemical-product-certification-how-to-prepare-and-where-to-starthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/chemical-product-certification-how-to-prepare-and-where-to-startChemical certification is highly country-specific, and four product properties decide the route: physical form, hazard class, presence of restricted substances, and end use. The Safety Data Sheet is where every assessment starts. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsChemicalsREACHGHSCLPSafety data sheetCertificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-determine-if-your-product-requires-an-energy-efficiency-label-eelhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-determine-if-your-product-requires-an-energy-efficiency-label-eelEnergy efficiency labelling is a legal requirement in the EU, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Kazakhstan and elsewhere. Whether a product needs one turns on five things, and the same product with the same specification can be exempt in one country and regulated in the next. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEnergy efficiencyEELLabellingMarket accessApplianceshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/moiat-certification-everything-you-need-to-know-about-electrical-equipment-compliance-in-the-mena-regionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/moiat-certification-everything-you-need-to-know-about-electrical-equipment-compliance-in-the-mena-regionElectrical products entering the Gulf and wider MENA region need conformity approval under the destination country's own scheme, MOIAT in the UAE, SABER in Saudi Arabia, G-Mark across the GCC. The schemes differ procedurally but test the same four things: electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, energy efficiency and restricted substances. Without approval, goods can be held at customs. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeProduct CertificationMOIATSABERG-MarkUAESaudi ArabiaElectrical Safetyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/product-types-covered-by-rohs-gmark-ecas-certificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/product-types-covered-by-rohs-gmark-ecas-certificationRoHS restricts hazardous substances in electrical equipment for the EU, G-Mark confirms compliance with GCC technical standards, and ECAS covers a broad sweep of products for the UAE. The categories overlap, and the same product frequently needs more than one. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsRoHSG-MarkECASEQMProduct scopeMarket accesshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/what-certifications-are-required-for-water-heaters-lighting-fixtures-and-household-appliances-a-comprehensive-guidehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/what-certifications-are-required-for-water-heaters-lighting-fixtures-and-household-appliances-a-comprehensive-guideSmall and medium appliances usually take a declaration; water heaters and complex lighting take a certificate, tested in an accredited laboratory. Some fixtures add a fire safety certificate under Federal Law No. 123, and a product outside the regulations still benefits from an exemption letter at customs. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACEAEUHousehold appliancesWater heatersLightingDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/e-commerce-certification-can-you-sell-uncertified-products-on-noon-or-amazon-aehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/e-commerce-certification-can-you-sell-uncertified-products-on-noon-or-amazon-aeLaunching a store on Amazon.ae or Noon does not exempt a seller from UAE product compliance law. Where an item requires certification, selling it without one is illegal, and the practical consequences arrive from three directions: the platform, customs, and the regulator. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsUAEE-commerceAmazon.aeNoonECASMarketplaceshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-choose-the-right-certification-in-the-uae-ecas-eqm-emirates-halal-gmp-sfda-without-overpayinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-choose-the-right-certification-in-the-uae-ecas-eqm-emirates-halal-gmp-sfda-without-overpayingThe UAE certification landscape is multi-layered, and picking the wrong path costs money and buys no extra compliance. ECAS is the baseline for most consumer goods, EQM is a higher-level mark with factory audits, halal is compulsory for anything with animal-derived ingredients, and GMP applies to pharma and supplements. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodUAEECASEQMHalalGMPSFDAhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-sell-your-cosmetics-at-golden-apple-in-dubai-registration-import-market-entry-in-the-uaehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-sell-your-cosmetics-at-golden-apple-in-dubai-registration-import-market-entry-in-the-uaeGolden Apple's Dubai flagship gives international beauty brands a route into the GCC, but retailer interest is not market access. Four steps stand between a listing and a first sale: product registration, a local entity with the right trade licence, customs and warehousing, and ongoing compliance. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsUAEDubaiCosmeticsRetailDubai MunicipalityImporthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/clothing-certification-in-2025-what-every-manufacturer-and-importer-must-knowhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/clothing-certification-in-2025-what-every-manufacturer-and-importer-must-knowFabric composition decides which tests apply and against which standards. A discrepancy between declared and actual composition means no certificate of conformity, and false labelling can bring fines on top. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011ClothingLabellingTestinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-prepare-clothing-for-laboratory-testing-a-detailed-checklist-for-suppliershttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-prepare-clothing-for-laboratory-testing-a-detailed-checklist-for-suppliersTesting begins before the samples reach the laboratory. The laboratory assesses actual garments, so the samples must be finished, unworn and unwashed, the composition must be exact down to lining and thread, and the labelling must be complete and in the Union's working language. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011ClothingSamplesTestingLabellinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/features-of-household-appliance-certification-in-the-gulf-countrieshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/features-of-household-appliance-certification-in-the-gulf-countriesSelling appliances into the GCC means clearing five things at once: safety against IEC and ISO plus local requirements, mandatory energy efficiency labelling such as the SASO label in Saudi Arabia, RoHS and recycling obligations, testing in accredited GCC laboratories where required, and documentation in English and Arabic. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentGCCSASOHousehold appliancesEnergy efficiencyRoHShttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-export-food-and-cosmetics-to-china-a-step-by-step-guidehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-export-food-and-cosmetics-to-china-a-step-by-step-guideFour steps decide whether goods reach China: confirming export potential from the HS code, registering the trademark before someone else does, obtaining a Cypher ID in the GACC system, mandatory for food producers since 1 January 2022, and producing the Chinese counter-label the Cypher number goes on. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodChinaGACCCypherTrademarkLabellingCosmeticshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/network-storage-certification-in-the-uae-a-success-storyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/network-storage-certification-in-the-uae-a-success-storyA NAS manufacturer needed three UAE approvals: TDRA for telecommunications, ECAS LVE for electrical safety and ECAS RoHS for restricted substances. All three were obtained in under five weeks without submitting any hardware, because the required test protocols already existed. Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentUAETDRAECASRoHSMOIATCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/which-products-require-mandatory-certification-in-the-uae-in-2025https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/which-products-require-mandatory-certification-in-the-uae-in-2025The UAE controls product quality and safety through mandatory certification across six broad categories. Each has its own authority and its own specific requirements, cosmetics register with MOHAP, electronics go through ECAS, and food needs Arabic labelling and halal for meat. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsUAEECASESMAMOHAPProduct scopeCertificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-properly-certify-products-for-marketplaces-in-uae-and-saudi-arabiahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-properly-certify-products-for-marketplaces-in-uae-and-saudi-arabiaListing on Amazon.ae, Noon and the Saudi marketplaces requires certification from ESMA in the UAE and SASO in Saudi Arabia, with halal and G-Mark on top for the categories that need them. Registration in the government systems comes before registration on the platform. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsUAESaudi ArabiaESMASASOSABERMarketplaceshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-electromagnetic-compatibility-of-technical-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-electromagnetic-compatibility-of-technical-equipmentTR CU 020/2011 reaches any technical device that can create electromagnetic interference, or whose function depends on external interference. Household appliances and computer peripherals are on the certification list; everything else in scope declares. Almost every product it touches is also touched by TR CU 004 and TR EAEU 037. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 020/2011EMCCertificationDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-obtain-halal-certification-for-export-to-gcc-a-step-by-step-guidehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-obtain-halal-certification-for-export-to-gcc-a-step-by-step-guideHalal certification confirms that products and production processes comply with Islamic standards, not only the ingredients, but the production, storage, transport and sale. GCC countries accept certificates only from recognised Islamic organisations, so the choice of certification body decides whether the certificate is usable. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodHalalGCCESMASFDAFood certificationCosmeticshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/common-issues-in-product-electrical-safety-certificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/common-issues-in-product-electrical-safety-certificationFour problems account for most stalled electrical safety projects: not knowing which requirements apply, incomplete or incorrect documentation, budgets set before the testing scope is known, and logistics, samples that arrive late, or in packaging that fails. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentElectrical safetyCertificationDocumentationTestingLogisticshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/key-issues-in-product-certification-considering-electrical-safetyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/key-issues-in-product-certification-considering-electrical-safetyAdapting a product to another country's electrical standards is where most certification projects meet their first real cost. Plug types, voltage and labelling all differ, a European product may not satisfy Middle East requirements, and an unreliable certification body can hand you a certificate that is worth nothing. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentElectrical safetyMarket accessStandardsDocumentationCertification bodieshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/food-labeling-in-the-uae-key-requirements-and-common-mistakeshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/food-labeling-in-the-uae-key-requirements-and-common-mistakesA UAE food label must be in English, may repeat in Arabic, and has to carry the manufacturer and the local importer, the full composition in descending order of mass with allergens highlighted, nutritional values, and production and expiry dates in day-month-year format. Halal claims need certification behind them. Most rejections trace back to five avoidable errors. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)UAEFood SafetyLabellingHalalImporthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/case-studies-of-successful-certifications-from-home-appliances-to-baby-foodhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/case-studies-of-successful-certifications-from-home-appliances-to-baby-foodThree obstacles recur on certification projects and none of them are technical: finding suppliers willing to commit to a long process, coordinating engineers working at different speeds, and convincing a client that international testing is needed at all. Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodCase studyUAEBaby foodHome appliancesProject managementhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/navigating-the-complexities-of-food-product-certification-in-the-uaehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/navigating-the-complexities-of-food-product-certification-in-the-uaeThe UAE is a strong market for food manufacturers and a strict one. Sensitive categories such as baby food need the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme and the Emirates Quality Mark, and the requirements for labelling, packaging and safety testing are where applications fail rather than at the assessment itself. Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodUAEECASEQMMOIATFood certificationBaby foodhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certifying-a-wireless-pressure-sensor-in-brazil-a-comprehensive-guidehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certifying-a-wireless-pressure-sensor-in-brazil-a-comprehensive-guideA wireless pressure sensor is assessed twice over: as a pressure-sensing device against safety standards, and as a radio device against communication rules. It must operate inside Brazil's designated frequency bands and not interfere with other equipment, and it faces environmental testing across Brazil's climate range. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentINMETROBrazilPressure sensorsWirelessTestinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/unlocking-brazil-s-industrial-sector-steps-to-certify-your-explosion-proof-deviceshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/unlocking-brazil-s-industrial-sector-steps-to-certify-your-explosion-proof-devicesBrazil's oil, gas and mining sectors run on explosion-protected equipment, and INMETRO governs its certification through documents called Portarias. IECEx certification gives presumption of conformity; EN (ATEX) standards and older IEC editions require a gap assessment first. Expect 3 to 6 months. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeGMAINMETROBrazilEx-proofIECExATEXhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/navigating-anvisa-cosmetic-certification-in-brazilhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/navigating-anvisa-cosmetic-certification-in-brazilCosmetics sold in Brazil are regulated by ANVISA, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency. Certification runs in six stages: assemble four document sets, complete toxicological, microbiological and stability testing, bring labelling into Portuguese, submit, answer ANVISA's questions, and receive the certificate. Formulations must also clear Brazil's own ingredient rules. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsANVISABrazilCosmeticsGMPLabellinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/vending-machine-certification-case-in-south-africahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/vending-machine-certification-case-in-south-africaA European vending machine maker entering South Africa needs two mandatory approvals and can choose a third. ICASA covers the radio and wireless side, NRCS covers safety, hygiene and quality, and SABS is voluntary but useful where buyers weigh certification as evidence of quality. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsSouth AfricaICASANRCSSABSVending machinesCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-certify-food-products-in-china-quickly-gacc-approvalhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-certify-food-products-in-china-quickly-gacc-approvalRegistering on the General Administration of Chinese Customs platform gives an exporter a registration number that goes on the package and lets the authorities track the product. Food producers can only register once they hold a fumigation or phytosanitary certificate from the country of production. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodChinaGACCFood certificationLabellingCustomshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-rohs-test-reports-for-saudi-arabiahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-rohs-test-reports-for-saudi-arabiaRoHS began as a European directive and became a world standard through the electronics industry. In Saudi Arabia the reports have to be issued to local requirements, because they are what registers a product on the SABER platform for its Certificate of Conformity. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentRoHSSaudi ArabiaSABERG-MarkTestingCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/import-of-food-supplements-into-indiahttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/import-of-food-supplements-into-indiaTwo documents govern supplement imports into India: an FSSAI import licence, which can only be issued to a company registered in India, and a No Objection Certificate from the import department for customs clearance. The licence is a one-off; the NOC is per consignment. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodIndiaFSSAIFood supplementsNOCImporthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/production-site-audit-in-turkeyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/production-site-audit-in-turkeyAn EAC certificate for adult t-shirts under TR CU 017 needs a factory audit and sampling, which can be done on site or by video. This Istanbul visit ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in a single day, with the absence of ISO 9001 at the factory as the main friction. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011Factory auditTurkeyISO 9001Case studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/options-for-electrical-products-r-and-tt-products-to-get-access-to-the-market-of-israelhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/options-for-electrical-products-r-and-tt-products-to-get-access-to-the-market-of-israelElectrical products reach the Israeli market by one of two routes: approval from the Standards Institution of Israel, granted on a review of CB test reports, or a Ministry of Economy exemption based on the customs code. Wireless and telecom terminals are separate, and go through the Ministry of Communications. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentIsraelSIIMinistry of EconomyMoCMarket accesshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/is-ce-marking-for-led-lights-necessary-for-european-markethttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/is-ce-marking-for-led-lights-necessary-for-european-marketAll LED lights sold in Europe must carry the CE mark, and that applies to products made outside the EU as well. Three directives govern them: LVD, EMC and RoHS, and affixing the mark is a declaration by the manufacturer that every legal requirement has been met. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentCE markingLEDLVD 2014/35/EUEMC 2014/30/EURoHShttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/strength-calculation-what-is-it-and-why-it-is-important-for-tr-cu-032https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/strength-calculation-what-is-it-and-why-it-is-important-for-tr-cu-032A strength calculation proves a product can operate safely under the loads it will actually meet. TR CU 032/2013 names it as a required document, and only calculations drawn up to GOST 34233.1-2017, GOST 14249-89 and their companion standards are accepted, in the Union's working language. A manufacturer's existing calculation from another system does not carry over. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 032/2013Pressure equipmentStrength calculationDocumentationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-017-on-the-safety-of-light-industry-products-main-criteria-to-define-the-approval-document-formhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-017-on-the-safety-of-light-industry-products-main-criteria-to-define-the-approval-document-formTR CU 017 offers two approvals, and which one applies is settled by a single question: how much of the garment touches the skin. Direct contact is first layer and needs a Certificate of Conformity. Limited contact and outerwear are second and third layer, and need a Declaration. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011ClothingCertificateDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/more-to-come-a-new-electrical-technical-regulation-tr-eaeu-048-2019-is-about-to-come-soonhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/more-to-come-a-new-electrical-technical-regulation-tr-eaeu-048-2019-is-about-to-come-soonTR EAEU 048/2019 covers the energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices and became the fourth electrical technical regulation of the Union, after TR CU 004, TR CU 020 and TR EAEU 037. Most household appliances declare; lamps, luminaires, computers and servers certify. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR EAEU 048/2019Energy efficiencyNew regulationsEAEUhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/g-mark-for-children-toys-for-gulf-markethttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/g-mark-for-children-toys-for-gulf-marketToys for children under 14 must comply with the GCC Technical Regulation on Children's Toys, BD-131704-01, and carry the G-Mark to enter Gulf markets. Before placing a toy on the market the manufacturer must analyse seven hazard categories and mark the warnings in Arabic. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeChildren's GoodsG-MarkGCCToysChildren's goodsNotified bodyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/luminaries-cb-certificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/luminaries-cb-certification"Luminaire" covers every kind of indoor and outdoor lighting product, and CB certification applies to all of them. The safety standard is not one document but a family: IEC 60598-2 has a separate part for each luminaire type, and the part that applies follows from what the fitting is. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentCB SchemeIECEELuminairesLightingIEC 60598https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/metrological-certification-traps-and-pitfalls-the-producer-should-be-conversant-with-before-starting-pattern-approval-certification-procedurehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/metrological-certification-traps-and-pitfalls-the-producer-should-be-conversant-with-before-starting-pattern-approval-certification-procedurePattern Approval Certification sits outside the EAC system, each country runs its own procedure. Four things decide whether a project runs to schedule: serial certification takes 4 to 6 months, sample requirements differ by scheme, the nameplate production date must be later than the certificate registration, and primary verification still follows on delivery. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentMetrologyPattern Approval CertificateVerificationLead timehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-of-heat-exchangers-in-the-eurasian-economic-unionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-of-heat-exchangers-in-the-eurasian-economic-unionTwo regulations govern heat exchangers going to the EAEU. TR CU 010/2011 applies in every case and produces a declaration. TR CU 032/2013 applies to types treated as pressure vessels, spiral and shell-and-tube among them, and can produce either a declaration or a certificate, decided by technical features assessed separately for the tube side and the shell side. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011TR CU 032/2013Heat exchangersPressure equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/products-for-kids-and-teenagers-approval-documents-for-import-into-the-customs-unionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/products-for-kids-and-teenagers-approval-documents-for-import-into-the-customs-unionTR CU 007/2011 governs products for children and teenagers across the Customs Union. Compliance can take three forms, state registration followed by a declaration, a declaration alone, or certification, and which applies depends on the product, its clothing layer, and the child's age. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeChildren's GoodsEACTR CU 007/2011Children's goodsCertificateDeclarationState registrationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-a-certificate-of-state-registration-src-in-the-eurasian-unionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-a-certificate-of-state-registration-src-in-the-eurasian-unionThe SRC confirms that products meet the Sanitary Rules and Regulations, and customs cannot be passed without it where the product is on the Unified List. It is issued by the competent national authority, is valid indefinitely, and covers products under three technical regulations plus a further national list. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACState registrationTR CU 007/2011TR CU 009/2011https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/pipe-certification-under-tr-cu-032https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/pipe-certification-under-tr-cu-032TR CU 032/2013 does not apply to main, in-field or local distribution pipelines for gas, oil and other products, and, per Rostekhnadzor's 2018 explanations, not to their elements, connecting parts, fittings or safety devices either. Pipes used outside those systems are a different matter, and certification bodies do not agree on them. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 032/2013PipesPipelinesRostekhnadzorhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/list-of-products-under-tr-cu-010-on-safety-of-machinery-and-equipment-machinery-directive-analoghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/list-of-products-under-tr-cu-010-on-safety-of-machinery-and-equipment-machinery-directive-analogTR CU 010/2011 is the EAEU's analogue of the Machinery Directive. Positions 1 to 14 take a certificate of conformity; from 15 onward most positions can take either a declaration or a certificate depending on the product. Reading the list needs both the product name and the EAEU HS code, neither alone settles it. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011MachineryProduct scopeHS codehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/luminaries-certification-in-europehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/luminaries-certification-in-europeCE certification for luminaires rests on three directives together: the Low Voltage Directive for safety, the EMC Directive for electromagnetic compatibility, and RoHS for restricted substances. The safety standard varies by luminaire type; the EMC and RoHS references do not. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentCE markingLVD 2014/35/EUEMC 2014/30/EURoHSLuminaireshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-personal-computers-for-the-eaeuhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-personal-computers-for-the-eaeuA personal computer entering the Union can need up to four separate documents: a certificate under TR CU 004/2011 and TR CU 020/2011, a RoHS declaration under TR EAEU 037/2016, a telecom declaration, and an encryption notification covering encryption. Which certification scheme applies: 1c, 3c or 4c, depends on whether you are shipping a series, a single batch, or one unit. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeRadio & TelecomEACIT EquipmentRoHSEncryption notificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/immobilizer-certification-in-eaeuhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/immobilizer-certification-in-eaeuAn immobilizer falls under TR CU 018 as part of Group 50, alarm systems and anti-theft devices. Products operating between 119 and 135 kHz additionally need a radio frequency authority conclusion and an encryption notification, and importers need a national trade licence to sell the products. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACTR CU 018/2011ImmobilizersEncryption notificationAutomotivehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/keep-on-powering-see-what-s-behind-the-certification-of-industrial-motorshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/keep-on-powering-see-what-s-behind-the-certification-of-industrial-motorsThree properties decide which regulations an industrial motor falls under: whether it will run in a hazardous area, its supply voltage, and whether it is synchronous or an induction machine. Ex motors need a TR CU 012 certificate; low-voltage motors need TR CU 004; synchronous motors add TR CU 020. Above 1000 VAC there is still no EAEU regulation at all. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 012/2011TR CU 004/2011TR CU 020/2011MotorsEx-proofhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/food-safety-certificationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/food-safety-certificationFood products in the union carry one of two mandatory documents: a Declaration of Conformity, or a State Registration Certificate where the product is on the specialised list. The product sets which one applies. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodEACTR CU 021/2011TR CU 022/2011Food safetyState registrationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-obtain-fire-safety-certificate-in-eurasian-customs-unionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-obtain-fire-safety-certificate-in-eurasian-customs-unionSince the start of 2020, fire safety and fire extinguishing products across the Union have been confirmed against TR EAEU 043/2017. Certification runs on schemes 1c, 3c and 4c; declaration on 3d, 4d and 6d. Both put the applicant under obligations that outlast the document. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR EAEU 043/2017Fire safetyCertificationDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-how-to-approval-of-adaptershttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-how-to-approval-of-adaptersAdapters fall under three regulations. Low-voltage safety and electromagnetic compatibility are proved with a single certificate covering TR CU 004 and TR CU 020 together; restricted substances go on a separate declaration under TR EAEU 037, which can rest on existing manufacturer test reports. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 004/2011TR CU 020/2011TR EAEU 037/2016AdaptersRoHShttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-chainsaws-for-the-eaeu-markethttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-chainsaws-for-the-eaeu-marketA mechanised chainsaw falls under TR CU 010 for machinery safety and TR CU 020 for electromagnetic compatibility. It can be approved as one combined certificate or as a certificate plus a declaration, and the second option can be cheaper, because a certificate requires sample testing for each regulation while a declaration may not. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011TR CU 020/2011ChainsawsEMCCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-hvac-systems-approval-for-customs-union-market-eac-approvalhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-hvac-systems-approval-for-customs-union-market-eac-approvalThe household and industrial routes for HVAC diverge sharply. Household equipment needs certificates under TR CU 004 and TR CU 020, which means a production audit and testing in a Customs Union laboratory, plus a TR EAEU 037 RoHS declaration. Industrial HVAC needs none of those: a declaration under 004, 020 and 010 suffices. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 004/2011TR CU 020/2011TR EAEU 037/2016HVAChttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-approval-for-automotive-spare-partshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-approval-for-automotive-spare-partsAutomotive spare parts going to the Customs Union need an EAC Certificate of Conformity under TR CU 018. Maximum validity is four years, shorter than most regulations, testing must happen in an accredited CU laboratory, and serial certificates carry an annual re-test. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACTR CU 018/2011Spare partsAutomotiveTestinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-of-process-equipment-for-food-meat-and-dairy-and-fish-productshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-of-process-equipment-for-food-meat-and-dairy-and-fish-productsProcess equipment for food, meat, dairy and fish products is assessed under TR CU 010/2011 by declaration, with the applicant choosing the scheme to suit its production. Low-voltage equipment picks up TR CU 004 and TR CU 020 as well, and EAC labelling is a condition of release into circulation. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeFoodEACTR CU 010/2011Food equipmentDeclarationMarkinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-radio-frequency-modules-in-the-customs-unionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-of-radio-frequency-modules-in-the-customs-unionAn EAC document issued in one Customs Union state is valid in all of them, but radio spectrum and public network access are not harmonised, so they stay under national law. A wireless product therefore needs EAC safety assessment plus separate national permissions in each destination. And in every case the approval attaches to the finished product, not to the embedded module. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeRadio & TelecomEACRadio FrequencyTelecomBelarushttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-marking-for-textilehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-marking-for-textileTextiles entering the Customs Union need a Declaration or Certificate of Conformity under TR CU 017/2011 for soft goods, or TR CU 007/2011 where the product is for anyone under 18. Only then may the EAC mark be applied. Both regulations set mandatory label content, and both add further fields depending on whether the item is clothing, footwear, fur or leather. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011TR CU 007/2011TextilesLabellinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-032-2013-complete-guide-to-obtaining-a-certificate-or-declaration-for-a-vesselhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-cu-032-2013-complete-guide-to-obtaining-a-certificate-or-declaration-for-a-vesselA vessel's approval form is not a choice. TR CU 032/2013 sorts equipment into four categories from working pressure, capacity and the hazard group of the medium. Categories 1 and 2 take a declaration of conformity, categories 3 and 4 take a certificate. A declaration may always be upgraded to a certificate, never the other way round. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 032/2013Pressure equipmentVesselsDeclarationCertificatehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-eaeu-043-features-hidden-agendas-and-useful-informationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-eaeu-043-features-hidden-agendas-and-useful-informationTR EAEU 043/2017 replaced the national fire regulations, but it brought requirements that surprise foreign manufacturers: 28 samples of each nozzle type for testing, a technical passport in the Union's working language, to GOST, and, where no GOST exists, a "technical solution" written by the certification body before testing can even be designed. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR EAEU 043/2017Fire safetyTechnical solutionTestinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-of-lighting-fixtures-and-lighting-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-of-lighting-fixtures-and-lighting-equipmentLighting fixtures for the Customs Union are assessed against three regulations at once: TR CU 004 for low-voltage safety, TR CU 020 for electromagnetic compatibility, and TR EAEU 037 for restricted substances. Certification runs on scheme 1c, 3c or 4c, and 1c adds a production audit report to the test results. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 004/2011TR CU 020/2011TR EAEU 037/2016Lightinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/key-facts-about-explosion-proof-equipment-markinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/key-facts-about-explosion-proof-equipment-markingUnder GOST 31441.1-2011, non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres must carry a durable marking in a visible place on the main part of the equipment. The marking encodes six things: who made it, what it is, when it was made, its group and protection level, its protection type, and, for Groups II and III, its temperature class or maximum surface temperature. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentATEXEx MarkingGOSTHazardous AreasEquipment Safetyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/on-site-testing-under-tr-cu-010-scheme-5dhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/on-site-testing-under-tr-cu-010-scheme-5dUnder scheme 5d the declaration cannot be registered until an expert has visited the site, tested the equipment in operation, and issued a Type Certificate. This case, polyol mixers tested at the installation site instead of in Korea, shows the four checks made beforehand and the three problems that still surfaced on the day. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011Scheme 5dTestingCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/primary-verification-after-pattern-approvalhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/primary-verification-after-pattern-approvalPrimary verification only makes sense alongside the Pattern Approval Certificate, it follows the verification methods document written when the PAC was issued. Primary verification covers a batch that already has a valid PAC: every item is verified before first use, and gets its own certificate. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentMetrologyVerificationPattern Approval CertificateCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/test-it-up-a-closer-look-at-the-testing-procedure-for-the-tr-cu-017https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/test-it-up-a-closer-look-at-the-testing-procedure-for-the-tr-cu-017Unlike some electronics, clothing gets no acceptance of foreign test reports. All adult clothing imported into the EAEU must be tested, and every test must pass, one failure means no approval document and no import. The most common cause of failure is a stated composition that does not match the garment. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011ClothingTestingGOSThttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/webinar-notes-eaeu-cosmetics-approval-systemhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/webinar-notes-eaeu-cosmetics-approval-systemAlmost every manufacturer entering the EAEU market has to assess the conformity of its products, in the form of a certificate or a declaration depending on the product type. This webinar worked through the cosmetics route end to end, from approval forms to the ingredient lists. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsEACTR CU 009/2011CosmeticsWebinarState registrationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/safety-case-safety-justification-two-titles-but-one-meaninghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/safety-case-safety-justification-two-titles-but-one-meaningSafety Case and Justification of Safety are the same document. TR CU 010 and TR CU 032 both require it, and TR CU 032 points at the standard that sets its form: GOST 33855-2016. It has to be dated inside the design phase, it can cover a product family, and if the manufacturer will not produce it, the importer must. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011TR CU 032/2013Justification of SafetyGOST 33855-2016https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/iecee-cb-scheme-one-certification-to-reach-global-marketshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/iecee-cb-scheme-one-certification-to-reach-global-marketsThe IECEE CB Scheme lets one safety test at one accredited laboratory be accepted by certification bodies in more than 130 countries. You receive a CB Test Certificate and Test Report, then convert them into national certificates without retesting. Budget roughly six weeks: four for testing, two for certification. Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeInternational CertificationIECEECB SchemeIECElectrical SafetyMarket Accesshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-the-eac-certificate-for-furniturehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-the-eac-certificate-for-furnitureTR CU 025 covers furniture for residential and public premises, including mattresses, playpens, toy boxes and television stands. Furniture for children and educational institutions needs a certificate; everything else needs a declaration, which can run in a week if test reports already exist. Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeConsumer GoodsEACTR CU 025/2012FurnitureCertificateDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-draw-up-user-manuals-for-obtaining-tr-cu-eac-certificate-or-declarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-draw-up-user-manuals-for-obtaining-tr-cu-eac-certificate-or-declarationWithout an operating manual, technically complex or potentially hazardous products cannot be sold in the EAEU. TR CU 004 and TR CU 020 each set their own mandatory contents, both require the Union's working language, and both allow electronic-only documents in one case: equipment for non-household purposes. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 004/2011TR CU 020/2011DocumentationOperating manualhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-the-eac-certificate-for-pumping-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/how-to-get-the-eac-certificate-for-pumping-equipmentPumping equipment is assessed under TR CU 010/2011. Industrial pumping units take a declaration, household pumps take a certificate, and an explosion-proof pump needs a TR CU 012 certificate on top, with no declaration option. Electric pumps pull in TR CU 004 and TR CU 020 as well, and drinking-water pumps need state registration. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011TR CU 012/2011PumpsMachineryCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/new-requirements-for-energy-efficiency-and-energy-labeling-in-belarushttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/new-requirements-for-energy-efficiency-and-energy-labeling-in-belarusOn 1 November 2020 Belarus revised its energy efficiency and labelling standards. The changes were to structure, terms and definitions, with every revision date moved to 2020, and, importantly for anyone already holding results, no new testing was required. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentBelarusEnergy efficiencySTB standardsLabellingApplianceshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-eaeu-043-2017-requirements-to-the-fire-safety-and-firefighting-meanshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/tr-eaeu-043-2017-requirements-to-the-fire-safety-and-firefighting-meansTR EAEU 043/2017 covers nineteen product groups, from extinguishing powders to smoke ventilation dampers. The approval form, certificate or declaration, follows from the HS code and product description, and a foreign manufacturer can only apply through a company resident in the Customs Union. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR EAEU 043/2017Fire safetyProduct scopeLocal representativehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-justification-of-safetyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-justification-of-safetyThe Justification of Safety is the document that says a piece of equipment meets the established safety standards, and only two technical regulations require it, TR CU 010/2011 and TR CU 032/2013. It runs to five sections, it is written by the manufacturer regardless of country, and it must be in the Union's working language. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011TR CU 032/2013Justification of SafetyMachineryhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-for-tractors-tr-cu-031-2012https://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-for-tractors-tr-cu-031-2012TR CU 031/2012 covers agricultural and forestry tractors with a maximum speed of at least 6 km/h, plus their trailers and spare parts. The certificate for a tractor can only be issued once all nineteen listed components hold their own certificates to the same regulation, and the assembled tractor is then tested in an accredited laboratory inside the Union. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 031/2012TractorsAgricultureComponentshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/remote-audit-for-eac-certification-of-light-industry-products-clothes-shoes-and-accessorieshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/remote-audit-for-eac-certification-of-light-industry-products-clothes-shoes-and-accessoriesA remote factory inspection runs as a recorded Zoom conference, kept in the certification body's archive as legal evidence that the scheme was followed. It has the same two stages as an on-site audit, quality management system check, then sampling, and ends with the same decision. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011TR CU 007/2011Remote auditFactory inspectionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/technical-passport-for-tr-cu-032-on-safety-of-pressure-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/technical-passport-for-tr-cu-032-on-safety-of-pressure-equipmentThe technical passport is the document that travels with a piece of pressure equipment for its whole life, one passport per serial number. Most technical regulations do not demand it; TR CU 032 does, and it sets different contents for pipelines, boilers and vessels. Foreign manufacturers are the ones caught out by it. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 032/2013Pressure equipmentTechnical passportDocumentationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-for-heavy-machines-9c-scheme-according-to-tr-cu-010-on-the-safety-of-machinery-and-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-certification-for-heavy-machines-9c-scheme-according-to-tr-cu-010-on-the-safety-of-machinery-and-equipmentCertification under TR CU 010 normally means a site audit and samples delivered to an accredited EAEU laboratory, impossible for a tower crane. Scheme 9c removes both. It applies to a limited batch delivered to one named site, and rests entirely on an investigation of the manufacturer's documents. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011Scheme 9cCranesMachineryhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/cosmetics-eac-certification-for-customs-union-countrieshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/cosmetics-eac-certification-for-customs-union-countriesTwo regimes cover cosmetics in the Customs Union. TR CU 009 produces a declaration valid for 1, 3 or 5 years, with one declaration per product type. Hygienic approval produces a State Registration Certificate of unlimited validity, required for a specific list of product categories. Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsEACTR CU 009/2011CosmeticsState registrationDeclarationhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-first-or-why-it-s-essential-to-acquire-approvals-before-entering-the-markethttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/certification-first-or-why-it-s-essential-to-acquire-approvals-before-entering-the-marketManufacturers routinely find a distributor, sign a supply contract and plan deliveries before thinking about certification. For children's clothing that order is dangerous: synthetic fibre content that is normal elsewhere fails hygroscopicity testing under GOST, and no certificate is issued. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 007/2011Children's clothingTestingCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/explosionproof-product-s-marking-eac-requirementshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/explosionproof-product-s-marking-eac-requirementsTR CU 012/2011 covers electrical equipment, Ex components and non-electrical equipment with explosion protection. Six items are mandatory on the marking, it must be in the Union's working language, and it has to sit where an inspector can read it without tools and survive the whole life of the equipment. Both the Ex mark and the EAC mark go on. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 012/2011Ex-proofMarkingNameplatehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-marking-requirements-for-cosmeticshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eac-marking-requirements-for-cosmeticsA cosmetics label for the Customs Union carries fifteen items, from product name and intended use through to the ingredient list and the EAC sign. Two of them are conditional, colour for decorative products, and fluoride content for oral hygiene. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeCosmeticsEACTR CU 009/2011CosmeticsLabellingMarkinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/guide-for-5d-certification-scheme-for-tr-cu-010-on-the-safety-of-machinery-and-equipmenthttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/guide-for-5d-certification-scheme-for-tr-cu-010-on-the-safety-of-machinery-and-equipmentScheme 5d is the TR CU 010 declaration route for equipment going to hazardous industrial facilities. It requires a factory inspection by an expert from an accredited certification body, produces a Type Certificate first, and only then permits the declaration to be registered, valid for 5 years. Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR CU 010/2011Scheme 5dHazardous facilitiesFactory inspectionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/sending-clothing-samples-for-eac-testinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/sending-clothing-samples-for-eac-testingThree things decide whether clothing samples reach the laboratory: an invoice with the right fields and a total under 200 EUR, a label in the Union's working language on every item, and a courier able to supply the customs declaration you will need to register the approval document. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 017/2011SamplesCustomsLabellinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/production-site-audit-in-china-firsthand-experiencehttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/production-site-audit-in-china-firsthand-experienceA TR CU 007 certificate for children's clothing always requires a site audit, which means the expert and a company representative travel to where the clothes are made. This visit to Foshan ran in two stages: quality documentation first, then a walk through every workshop. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeLight IndustryEACTR CU 007/2011Factory auditChinaChildren's clothingCase studyhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eaeu-rohs-tr-cu-037-schemes-and-lead-timeshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/eaeu-rohs-tr-cu-037-schemes-and-lead-timesEAEU RoHS restricts six substances in electrical and radioelectronic products and is confirmed by declaration, valid across all five member states. Scheme 1d rests on test reports and can be done in a week; scheme 3d means local testing inside the Union and takes longer. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR EAEU 037/2016RoHSDeclarationTestinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/new-technical-regulation-for-fire-fighting-means-is-coming-in-january-get-know-more-about-its-main-featureshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/new-technical-regulation-for-fire-fighting-means-is-coming-in-january-get-know-more-about-its-main-featuresOn 1 January 2020, fire safety and firefighting products moved onto TR EAEU 043/2017, with one approval valid in all five member states. Certificates issued before that date remained usable until they expired, but no later than 1 July 2021, which set a hard deadline for anyone still importing on the old documents. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHazardous EquipmentEACTR EAEU 043/2017Fire safetyTransitionNew regulationshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/1d-or-not-1d-that-is-the-questionhttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/1d-or-not-1d-that-is-the-questionFor serially produced products under TR CU 020 and TR CU 004, two schemes determine how a declaration is issued. 1d rests on the applicant's own evidence; 3d requires an accredited Customs Union laboratory. Nothing in either regulation says 1d evidence must come from a Customs Union laboratory, though common practice has long assumed so. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR CU 020/2011TR CU 004/2011Scheme 1dScheme 3dTestinghttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/new-technical-regulation-tr-eaeu-037-2016-rohshttps://wwbridges.com/blog/posts/new-technical-regulation-tr-eaeu-037-2016-rohsTR EAEU 037/2016 is the EAEU's close analogue of the European RoHS Directive. It has applied since 1 March 2020, limits the same six substances, and reaches thirteen device categories, several of which, such as vending machines, cash registers and sports equipment, are not what people picture as "electronics". Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTWorldWideBridgeHousehold EquipmentEACTR EAEU 037/2016RoHSProduct scopeNew regulations