Type approval of measuring instruments in Kazakhstan
Who needs it and when
- The measuring instrument will be used in the sphere of state regulation (areas where measurements are regulated by law). Lists of such measurements are approved by government bodies – for example, mass measurements in trade transactions
- You manufacture or import measuring instruments in series – type approval is needed; for a single batch, batch approval is needed
- The instrument is part of equipment for a facility in Kazakhstan, and the measurements at the facility fall within the sphere of state regulation
- The instrument is made in China or another country outside the EAEU – recognition under EAEU rules does not apply to it, so type approval in Kazakhstan is needed
- Your type approval certificate is about to expire – the renewal application must be filed at least 3 months in advance
Legal basis
- Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 53-II of 7 June 2000 "On Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements", Articles 17 and 22adilet.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 2018adilet.zan.kz
Steps and timeframes
- 01
Analysis of the instrument and documentation
1 dayWe check whether the instrument falls within the sphere of state regulation and choose the type of work: type approval, batch approval or metrological attestation of a single instrument.
- 02
Preparing documents
Operating documentation, draft type description, verification procedure, justification of the verification interval. We translate them into Kazakh and Russian.
- 03
Testing for type approval
about 3 monthsSample testing. Remote testing in a laboratory in the manufacturer's country is possible.
- 04
Type approval decision
1 business dayThe application is filed through the e-government portal. The public service is free of charge.
- 05
Entry in the register
up to 5 daysThe type is entered in the state register together with the type description and the verification procedure.
Total timeframeAbout 3–4 months – most of the time goes on testing
What we need from you
- Operating documentation with full technical and metrological characteristics
- Models and modifications of the instrument, and software, if any
- A letter authorizing publication of the type description and verification procedure in the register
- Information on verification equipment and on service and repair organizations in Kazakhstan
- For a batch – a list of serial numbers
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
Is type approval from Russia or Belarus valid in Kazakhstan?
Not automatically. Type approval from another EAEU country can be recognized – the decision is made within 20 business days. But this only works for instruments manufactured in EAEU countries.
Can the type of a Chinese-made instrument be approved?
Yes, under Kazakhstan's national rules. For serial production, the application is filed by the manufacturer or its authorized representative – we can act as the authorized representative.
What if I need one instrument rather than a series?
For a single measuring instrument, metrological attestation is carried out instead of type approval. After it, initial verification is not required.
When should the type approval certificate be renewed?
The renewal application must be filed no later than 3 months before the certificate expires.
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