Guidelines for CUTR/EAC Certification Requirements and Procedures for Exporting Robotic Arms and Robots to Russia
Certification Regulatory Basis and Scope of Application
Robotic arms and robots exported to Russia must comply with the Customs Union Technical Regulations (CUTR), with the core basis being TR CU 010/2011 ‘Technical Regulations on the Safety of Mechanical Equipment.’ Depending on product characteristics, the following regulations may also apply:
Electromagnetic Compatibility: Must comply with TR CU 020/2011 standards
Electrical Safety: If the equipment voltage exceeds 50V AC or 75V DC, it must comply with TR CU 004/2011 ‘Safety of Low-Voltage Equipment’
Exceptions: Robots for medical use, nuclear energy applications, etc., are not subject to TR CU 010/2011
Product Classification and Certification Modes
1. Robotic Arm Product Characteristics
Definition: An automated device that mimics the functions of human hands and arms, capable of grasping, moving objects, or operating tools according to a fixed program, classified as an early-generation industrial robot

Common Types:
By drive type: hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, mechanical
By control type: point-to-point control, continuous trajectory control
2. Certification Mode Selection
Product Risk Level            Certification Mode                     Applicable Scenarios                                 Core Processes
General-purpose robotic arms    Declaration of Conformity (DOC)    General-purpose handling and assembly robotic arms    Document review + technical assessment
Hazardous robotic arms    Certificate of Conformity (COC)    Mining, woodworking, crane-integrated robots    Sample testing + factory audit

Core Documentation Checklist for Certification Application
Company Basic Documents:
ISO 9001 System Certificate 1
Customs Union Representative Agreement (required for overseas companies)
Business License and Tax Registration Certificate (Russian translation)

Product Technical Documents:
Model Variation Description and Series Product List
Safety Risk Assessment Report
Electrical Schematic Diagrams and Assembly Drawings
Operating Manual (including Russian version of safety warnings)
Product Nameplate Photos (showing serial number, model, etc.)  

Testing and Compliance Documentation:  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Test Report  
Mechanical Safety Performance Test Records  

Certification Implementation Process  
Preparation Phase  
Determine product classification and applicable regulatory combinations (e.g., TR CU 010+004+020)  
Select a Russian-recognised certification body (e.g., Shanghai Jinghe Industrial, etc.)

Document Review and Testing Phase
Submit technical documents for preliminary review
Conduct sample testing in accordance with regulatory requirements (mechanical safety, electrical safety, EMC, etc.)
Factory audits must be arranged for hazardous machinery products

Certificate Issuance Phase
The certification body prepares technical documents and completes the final review
Issuance of the EAC Certificate of Conformity or Declaration of Conformity
The certificate is valid throughout the Customs Union member states

Key Considerations
Marking Usage Guidelines: Products must be affixed with the EAC mark, with a minimum size of no less than 5mm, in black-and-white or white-and-black colour combinations
Certification Cycle: Approximately 4-6 weeks for standard robotic arms, 8-12 weeks for hazardous machinery (including factory audit)
Technical Document Updates: If product design changes occur, re-evaluation of certification compliance is required
Representative Services: Overseas companies must submit applications through a local Russian entity as a legal representative

Typical Product Examples
Product Type                     Applicable Regulatory Combination                                Certification Challenges
Electric Material Handling Robots    TR CU 010/2011+004/2011    Electrical Safety and Mechanical Protection Design
Welding Robots    TR CU 010/2011+020/2011    Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
Explosion-proof industrial robots    TR CU 010/2011+012/2011 (Explosion-proof)    Assessment of suitability for hazardous areas
Through a systematic certification process, companies can ensure their products meet Russian market access requirements. It is recommended to incorporate regulatory requirements into product design from the outset to reduce post-certification modification costs. Selecting an institution with dual mechanical and electrical certification capabilities can enhance certification efficiency
Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd. is the authorised Chinese representative office of the Russian Customs Union Certification Centre. The GOST Certification Centre has 18 years of certification history in Russia. It is a certification and testing authority directly affiliated with the Russian Federal Metrology Agency, holding GOST and CU-TR certification issuance authority and operating as an authoritative testing laboratory in Russia. It currently has an office and branch in Shanghai, China. The GOST Certification Centre operates 1,300 laboratories across Russia, providing certification and testing services for various regions and industries.

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