Certification Introduction
Most robots exported to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU, member states include Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia) fall within the scope of mandatory certification, and must obtain EAC certification (CUTR was the former name of the Customs Union, and the two are essentially identical). They follow the EAEU unified technical regulation system, covering mainstream categories such as industrial robots, collaborative robots, and consumer-grade electric robots. Exemptions only apply to: custom-built experimental robots for scientific research, exhibition exhibits that are only for display not for sale (exemption letter must be applied in advance, and transported back after the exhibition), simple mechanical arms with purely manual control and no electrical components. Certification is divided into two categories: high-risk industrial robots need to apply for EAC Certificate of Conformity (CoC), while low-power small auxiliary robots can apply for Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Laws and Regulations
The Eurasian Economic Union implements unified technical regulations at the union level, and member states have no separate mandatory requirements. Core applicable regulations include:
- TR CU 010/2011 Safety of Machinery and Equipment, the core control regulation for robots
- TR CU 004/2011 Safety of Low-Voltage Equipment, applicable to robots equipped with low-voltage electrical systems
- TR CU 020/2011 Electromagnetic Compatibility, regulates electromagnetic compatibility performance. The 2026 new regulation adds requirements for radio frequency exposure and OTA upgrade security verification for connected robots
- Human-machine collaborative robots need to meet the functional safety requirements specified in TR CU 029/2012, and intelligent robots with AI systems need to comply with the new digital system compliance requirements of TR EAEU 048/2025.
Technical Requirements
Core technical requirements are centered around safety and compatibility:
- Mechanical safety: Emergency stop response and braking performance meet standards, protective covers for moving components meet strength requirements, noise limit ≤ 85dB, vibration testing will be added starting from 2025; welding robots additionally require high-temperature spark protection; human-machine collaborative robots need to meet the functional safety requirements of IEC 62061 and pass the collision force test specified in ISO/TS 15066.
- Electrical safety: Low-voltage electrical systems must pass the 2500V/1 minute dielectric strength test, and insulation resistance and grounding protection comply with specification requirements.
- Electromagnetic compatibility: Meet requirements for electromagnetic radiation emission and anti-interference performance. Connected intelligent robots have added requirements for radio frequency exposure limit verification and firmware upgrade security verification. Specific harmonized standards can be confirmed by checking the latest published catalog from the official EAEU.
Certification Process
- Submit basic product information to confirm the product risk level and corresponding certification type
- Complete product type testing in accordance with applicable regulations and obtain a qualified test report
- CoC certification requires on-site factory audit by a third-party authorized body; DoC certification is completed by the enterprise via self-declaration before being submitted for filing
- Submit the full set of documents to complete registration on the unified EAEU platform, obtain certification documents, and products can be cleared for customs and launched to the market after affixing the EAC mark. Long-term certificates with a validity of 1-5 years are subject to annual supervision audits.
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