TR CU 012/2011 certificate for explosion-proof equipment
Who needs it and when
- You import or place on the EAEU market equipment for use in explosive atmospheres – TR CU 012 (the Customs Union technical regulation on explosion-proof equipment, applied across the EAEU) allows only certification; a declaration is not enough
- You manufacture such equipment in series
- A batch is supplied under a contract, or a single item for a specific project
- Ex components are supplied separately
- The certificate for serial products is about to expire – it is issued for no more than 5 years
Legal basis
- TR CU 012/2011 "On Safety of Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres", approved by Decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 825 of 18 October 2011adilet.zan.kz
Steps and timeframes
- 01
Equipment analysis
1 dayWe check whether the equipment falls under the regulation and choose the scheme: 1c for serial production, 3c for a batch, 4c for a single item.
- 02
Preparing documents
Technical specifications, operating documents and a list of the standards applied. If no standards were applied – an explanatory note with a risk assessment. We translate the documents into Russian and Kazakh.
- 03
Testing
Sample testing in an accredited laboratory.
- 04
Production assessment
Required when serial products are certified under scheme 1c.
- 05
Certificate and marking
The certificate is entered in the unified EAEU register. The equipment is marked with the explosion protection marking, the Ex mark and the EAC mark (the single mark of products circulating on the EAEU market). For serial production, surveillance follows.
Total timeframeDepends on the scheme and how complete the documentation is. We will give you the timeframe after our analysis
What we need from you
- Equipment description: type, purpose, explosion protection marking, EAEU HS code
- Technical specifications, if available
- Operating documents
- List of the standards applied
- The manufacturer's quality management system certificate, if available
- Contract or shipping documents, for batch certification
Cost
Depends on the facility and the scope of work. We will give you a quote within 1 business day.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a declaration be prepared instead of a certificate?
No. TR CU 012 provides for certification only.
Which equipment does the regulation not cover?
For example, medical devices, personal protective equipment, sea and river vessels and drilling platforms, public transport, and household appliances in which an explosive atmosphere can arise only from an unforeseen gas leak.
Who can be the applicant?
A company or sole proprietor from an EAEU country. For serial production – the manufacturer or an entity that performs the foreign manufacturer's functions under a contract, such as an authorized representative. For a batch or a single item – also the seller.
How long must the documents be kept?
The manufacturer keeps the document package for at least 10 years after the equipment is discontinued or the last item of the batch is sold.
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