New Russian EAC Certification Rules Take Effect at Month-End – Prepare Your Shipments Now

2025-11-21

From the traffic congestion on the Samara border in western Russia, to Presidential Decree No. 778, to the promulgation of new EAC certification regulations, and now the congestion and inspections on the eastern border, all demonstrate the Russian government's determination to ensure the import of compliant and legal goods.

The new EAC regulations will take effect on November 30, 2025. Please ensure that products comply with Eurasian Economic Union regulations, possess compliant quality documents and test reports, and have EAC certification from a compliant body.

What is EAC Certification?

EAC certification is equivalent to a safety certification, similar to China's CCC certification and the EU's CE certification. Products bearing this certificate can circulate within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which comprises Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.

There are two forms of EAC certification: EAC Certificate of Conformity and EAC Declaration of Conformity. The former has stricter requirements and is primarily for high-risk products.

Which products require EAC certification?

Machinery and equipment

Electronic products

Automobiles, electric vehicles, motorcycles and their accessories

Chemicals

Cosmetics

Food and its packaging

Complex light industrial products

Medical equipment

Please refer to the Eurasian Economic Union's technical regulations for specific product requirements, including the required form of EAC certification.

How much does EAC certification cost?

The price of EAC certification can vary greatly depending on the complexity and risk level of the product testing.

EAC certification category product fees

Product Risk Category & Example Products	Main Certification Type	Estimated Cost Range (RMB)
Low-risk products (e.g., general textiles, furniture, packaging materials, some low-risk building materials)	EAC Declaration of Conformity	4,000 – 20,000 RMB
Medium-risk products (e.g., household appliances, electronic products, lighting equipment, communication devices)	EAC Declaration of Conformity or EAC Certificate of Conformity	20,000 – 80,000 RMB
High-risk products (e.g., machinery, children's toys, pressure equipment, medical devices)	EAC Certificate of Conformity	80,000 – 200,000 RMB
Special / Complex products (e.g., automotive parts, railway equipment, industrial explosion-proof products)	EAC Certificate of Conformity (Special Type)	Above 200,000 RMB

New EAC certification regulations will take effect on December 30, 2025, requiring product manufacturers and importers to obtain EAC certification from authorized Russian institutions and testing laboratories. Certification costs may increase.

Hidden risks of the new EAC regulations taking effect on November 30, 2025

Impact on Chinese Exporters:

Goods Removal and Inventory Backlog: If EAC certificates are suspended, exported Russian goods, especially e-commerce products, can be removed from shelves. Warehouses will be overwhelmed with stockpiles.

Supply Chain Risk: Products failing to meet EAC certification requirements will need to be remanufactured from the factory, increasing costs.

Customs Clearance Delay Risk: Documents not complying with EAC certification requirements may result in fines, goods detention, and high storage and demurrage fees.

Credit Risk: Certification issues causing delays may lead to customers being unable to receive goods on time, resulting in a crisis of trust and potential abandonment of cooperation.

Impact on Russian Importers:

Sales and Inventory Risk: Due to certification issues, goods may not be sold in a timely manner, potentially leading to profit loss and inventory backlog.

Loss of Trust and Market Share: Inability to supply or substandard products may result in the loss of downstream distributors and customers, imposing penalties for breach of contract, and losing market share.

Cash Flow Risk: Chinese exporters may pass on the costs of compliance certification to importers. Delayed goods and slow sales revenue will create cash flow pressure.

How should we respond before the new EAC regulations take effect?

Choose accreditation; select a certification body authorized by Russia to ensure legal validity and product traceability. For certifications from other member states, pay attention to qualifications and compliance.

Document compliance: Ensure the EAC certificate matches the product, such as test reports, certificates of origin, technical drawings, etc.

Control quality from production: Ensure production processes, materials, quality symbols, and EAC certification are used, and utilize testing reports from official authoritative bodies.

Share information and develop contingency plans: Establish information sharing with partners, stay informed about policy changes, and develop contingency plans.

Final Advice

Russia's recent actions demonstrate its intolerance for grey market customs and its firm stance on compliant and legal imported goods.

Don't be greedy for small gains: Don't complain or take chances with EAC certification. Hasty EAC certification carries high risks. Strictly adhere to compliant certification bodies and documentation.

Use compliant white market logistics: Stable logistics channels are also crucial. VIPUTRTANS has 15 years of freight experience, offering direct TIR trucks, white market customs clearance with tax included, air freight, and rail transport. Guarantee your transportation compliance.

Multi-party collaboration: Collaborate with your certification, logistics, and legal teams to handle the new EAC regulations. Ensure smooth transportation and customs clearance.

This series of tightening policies from Russia not only tests Chinese and Russian enterprises but also restructures logistics and the market. Only compliant and legal enterprises and logistics can thrive and survive in Sino-Russian trade. This is both a challenge and an opportunity.