Recognition of type approval of measuring instruments in Kazakhstan
Who needs it and when
- The instrument is manufactured in an EAEU or CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) country, and its type is already approved in the manufacturer's country
- You supply such instruments to Kazakhstan for measurements in the sphere of state regulation (areas where measurements are regulated by law)
- The type needs to be entered in the register of the State System for Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements of Kazakhstan without repeat testing
Legal basis
- Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 145 of 18 October 2016 – rules for mutual recognition of the results of work to ensure the uniformity of measurementsadilet.zan.kz
- Agreement of the CIS countries on mutual recognition of the results of testing, type approval, verification and calibration of measuring instruments of 29 May 2015, approved by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 1116 of 29 December 2015adilet.zan.kz
- 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, paragraphs 10–12adilet.zan.kz
Steps and timeframes
- 01
We check whether recognition applies
1 dayWe look at the country of manufacture and whether the type is entered in the register of the manufacturer's country. If recognition does not apply, we will offer the full type approval procedure.
- 02
Document package
Type approval certificate with the type description, operating documentation, verification procedure, test programme, test statement and test reports, service information.
- 03
Expert review of documents
up to 20 business daysThe time limit for a recognition decision under EAEU rules.
- 04
Certificate and entry in the register
A certificate of recognition is issued, and the type is entered in the register.
Total timeframeUnder EAEU rules, the recognition decision is made within 20 business days
What we need from you
- Type approval certificate and type description from the manufacturer's country
- Operating documentation for the instrument
- Verification procedure
- Test programme, test statement and test reports
- Information on servicing in Kazakhstan
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
Can type approval of an instrument from China or Europe be recognized?
No. Recognition only works for instruments manufactured in EAEU and CIS countries. Other instruments need the full procedure – type approval in Kazakhstan.
Is recognition automatic?
No. The decision is made on application, after an expert review of the documents.
Is repeat testing required?
The results of testing carried out in the manufacturer's country are recognized if the testing was performed by an authorized laboratory, traceability to national measurement standards is ensured and the type is entered in the register of the manufacturer's country.
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