Translation and localization of technical documentation
Who needs it and when
- The equipment documentation exists only in Chinese or English
- You are preparing a package for an EAEU certificate or declaration – technical regulations require operating documents in Russian
- You import equipment into Kazakhstan – instructions and labelling of imported goods are translated into Kazakh and Russian
- You are submitting documents for type approval of measuring instruments – they are accepted with a translation into Kazakh and Russian
- Labelling and warning signs on the equipment need to be translated
Legal basis
- Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 151-I of 11 July 1997 "On Languages in the Republic of Kazakhstan", Article 21adilet.zan.kz
- TR CU 010/2011 "On Safety of Machinery and Equipment", Article 5eec.eaeunion.org
- Rules for Type Approval, Testing for Type Approval and Metrological Attestation of Measuring Instruments, Order of the Minister for Investments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 931 of 27 December 2018, paragraph 22adilet.zan.kz
Steps and timeframes
- 01
Scope assessment
1 dayWe look at the documents, languages, deadlines and what the translation is needed for.
- 02
Glossary
We fix the translation of terms: each term is translated once and in the same way in all documents.
- 03
Translation
We translate the text, tables, captions on drawings and diagrams, and labelling.
- 04
Technical check
We check terms, units of measurement, symbols and references to standards.
- 05
Layout and handover
We lay out the documents following the structure of the original and deliver them in the agreed format.
Total timeframeDepends on the volume and the language. We will give you the timeframe after reviewing the documents
What we need from you
- Source documents, preferably in an editable format
- What the translation is for: certification, type approval, operation
- Target languages: Russian, Kazakh or both
- Terms and names used in your company, if any
Cost
Depends on the facility and the scope of work. We will give you a quote within 1 business day.
Send a request or message us on WhatsApp – we will review your information and quote the price and timeframe.
Frequently asked questions
Does the translation need to be notarized?
The certification and type approval rules do not require the translation to be notarized. Copies of documents are certified by the applicant with a signature and seal.
Is a translation into Russian only enough?
For an EAEU certificate or declaration, operating documents are required in Russian. For sales in Kazakhstan, the law requires instructions and labelling to be translated into Kazakh and Russian.
Which documents are usually translated?
Operating manual, equipment passport, technical specifications, safety justification, drawings and calculations, test reports, foreign certificates and labelling.
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