Automotive (Spare parts)

Ves Testing & Certification overview of the TR CU 018 for spare part and TR CU 031 for tractors and trailers certification. Main requirements, products, procedure and timing to get EAC

Spare Parts for Wheeled Vehicles under TR CU 018/2011

Spare parts for wheeled vehicles intended for use on public roads fall under the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union “On Safety of Wheeled Vehicles” (TR CU 018/2011) for import into the Customs Union (CU) market, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.

Products Subject to TR CU 018

This regulation covers a wide range of spare parts, including shock absorbers, clutches, ABS sensors, seals, inlet valves, brake pads, ball joints, compressors, condensers, filters, camshafts, crankshafts, glow plugs, brake discs, joints, bushing elements, timing belts, actuators, alternators, and many other items.

It also applies to certain in-cabin products such as child seats, seat belts, head restraints, and navigation units (GLONASS).

All such products require a Certificate of Conformity (EAC CoC) for successful import into the CU. Additionally, a Declaration of Conformity (EAC DoC) may be used for items like cab lift pumps, accumulator starting batteries, pressure sensors, loading drawbar trailers, and similar products.

The following car parts are subject to EAC Certification:

  • Engines
  • Car Tires
  • Car Electrics
  • Catalysts
  • Silencers
  • Injection Systems
  • Steering Systems
  • Wheel Suspensions

The following car parts are subject to EAC Declaration:

  • Starter Battery
  • Spark Plugs

Procedures for EAC Proof of Conformity of Motor Vehicles and Car Parts:

Application of TR CU 018/2011

The regulation sets unified safety requirements for motor vehicles, wheeled transport equipment, and their integrated components within the EAEU.

TR CU 018/2011 addresses safety across manufacturing, commissioning, design, transport, storage, and recycling of vehicles and wheeled transport.

EAC conformity assessment is required for both Russian and foreign manufacturers and importers intending to place car parts and vehicles on the markets of Russia and other EAEU countries.

Manufacture, import, and distribution of spare parts without the required EAC Certificates of Conformity are not permitted. Violations of EAEU Technical Regulations are subject to strict enforcement.

EAC Conformity for Vehicles and Car Parts

The EEU Technical Regulations define safety rules for the lifecycle of motor vehicles, car parts, and roads—covering service life, production, commissioning, design, transport, storage, and disposal. Their purpose is to protect life and health within the EAEU.

Conformity assessment for car parts, vehicles, and roads is mandatory and ensures compliance with the minimum safety requirements of the EEU Technical Regulations.

Depending on the applicable TRs, several forms of proof of conformity are available for export to Russia and EAEU states. The appropriate form is determined by the certification provider based on the regulations.

Process of the EAC Certification

EAC Certification can proceed according to different EAC Conformity Assessment Procedures. The process of EAC Declaration or EAC Certification depends on the characteristics of the vehicles and car parts and their impact on the safety of the product. All vehicles and car parts regardless of the type of the EAC Proof of Conformity are subject to testing at the accredited testing laboratories of the EEU States.

The tests can either be made once or as periodic production checks at the manufacturer's facility. The aim of the tests is to assure the quality of the products and to control the production conditions. The EAC Declaration or EAC Certification can be made for regular serial deliveries or only for a single delivery. The Conformity Assessment of car parts and motor vehicles is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Eurasian Economic Union Technical Regulations TR CU 018/2011 - On the Safety of Car Parts, Motor Vehicles and Wheeled Transport Equipment and can be issued in the form of EAC Declaration or EAC Certification.

Legal Basis of EAC Certification

With the establishment of the Customs Union between individual EEU States, the norms and standards of each state have been harmonized into a single system. EAC Certification processes are applied for and carried out in all participating states of the Eurasian Economic Union according to the same principle. As a common basis, the standard forms for the preparation of documents within the Customs Union N896 have been established.

The legal framework of EAC Certification was laid by the decision on Technical Regulations in the Customs Union N319 and the decision on Unified Standardization within the Customs Union N620. The EAC Proof of Conformity for Vehicles and Car Parts is always carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 018/2011 - On the Safety of Means of Transport before placing them on the EAC market. The EAC Certificate for Vehicles is issued by a service provider accredited in the EEU States.

Certification by industry

Hazardous industry equipment (PED / EX-proof / GAS / PPE / Machinery)

Electronic means (EMC / LVD / ROHS)

Communication means (RADIO & TELECOM)

Construction materials

Measuring devices

Automotive (Spare parts)

Textile (Clothes, Shoes & Accessories)

Light industry (Toys / Furniture / Packaging)

Cosmetics

Oils, Special fluids & Chemicals

Other

F.A.Q.

1Is the local representative company required for handling the EAC certification?
In accordance with Customs Union legislation, a foreign manufacturer must appoint a Local Representative (Applicant) within the territory of the CU to obtain a certificate or declaration. This Applicant may be a customer, distributor, or an authorized representative company in the CU. VES Testing & Certification can act as your official Local Representative, ensuring your company is properly listed on the certificate or declaration.
2What does Annual maintenance inspection assume?
Each serially manufactured product requiring a Certificate of Conformity is subject to an Annual Maintenance Inspection (AMI) when applying for a certificate valid for more than one year. This process ensures that the certification body verifies the product is still being produced at the same quality level. Verification may involve re-testing product samples or reviewing Quality Management System documentation. In certain cases, the certification body may also conduct production site audits as part of the AMI.
3What does the cost of certification services depend on? Is there any price list?
The cost of certification services depends on the type of the required approval document and technical characteristics of the product itself that influences the scope of tests that are to be conducted. We have no price-list because used to work with a wide range of certification bodies, testing laboratories, and other specialized state institutions (Federal Security Service (FSS) licensing center, Radiofrequency center (RFC), Rostekhnadzor, Roszdravnadzor, etc.)And this means that the price can vary depending on product specification and certain certification body's pricing policy. If we are talking about the product specification, then the cost can be affected by the number of models, differences in applied models, the number of communication standards used (for radio products), the number of declared protective properties (for PPE), metrology characteristics ( for measuring devices) and so on. Each product is unique, each request must be carefully calculated to determine the type of document, the amount of testing, the most optimal certification scheme, the number of test reports, etc. Also, it is important to note that CU certification bodies have a certain accreditation (product range they can approve). So, in case of big projects that include different products for certification we should apply to several different authorities. Each of those has individual pricing policies due to their testing facilities. This fact can significantly affect the pricing and process. Our goal is to provide accurate consulting services in a specific case. Therefore, we are happy to evaluate the client's application, which contains the name and description of the product and the HS code (Customs code).
4What is the EAC mark and when should it be applied?
The EAC mark is a mandatory approval symbol for products imported into the Customs Union (CU). It grants access to the markets of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, enabling distribution across a region of nearly 200 million consumers. The EAC mark can only be obtained after completing the certification procedure in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union. EAC stands for “Eurasian Conformity.” The unified mark must be affixed to each product unit, its packaging, or accompanying documentation. It should be applied in a single color that contrasts with the surface, and its placement on products, packaging, and documents is defined by the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union.
5Can the production site audit be replaced by CIG report?
A production site audit may be required if a product must obtain a Certificate of Conformity under the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union. Many clients ask whether this audit can be replaced with a CIG report, which is commonly issued by European manufacturers. However, under Customs Union regulations, a CIG report cannot substitute the audit. Certification authority experts are legally required to personally verify the Quality Management System (QMS) during the approval process.
6How is determine whether the Declaration of conformity or Certificate of conformity is required?
The required form of approval documentation depends on the product description and its HS Code (Customs Code). Each Technical Regulation of the Customs Union contains a list that specifies whether a Certificate of Conformity or a Declaration of Conformity is necessary for a given product, based on its HS Code and application area. In certain cases, specific technical parameters must also be considered, such as for pressure equipment, PPE products, and other regulated categories.
7What is required to import the samples for tests?
Samples can be imported for testing only after completing all preparatory steps. First, an application for certification is prepared and confirmed with the client. Next, the client issues an invoice for the delivery of samples, which must be sent to us for verification. When the samples arrive at the customs clearance office, the recipient prepares the required documents confirming the purpose of import and pays the applicable government fees. Import duties are calculated based on the declared product value in the shipping invoice, while products valued under 200 EUR are exempt from such fees. The final stage involves registering the cargo declaration, which confirms that the samples have cleared customs and are eligible for use in the certification process.
8How can the EAC approval documents be prolonged after the expiration date?
The Customs Union certification system does not provide a prolongation procedure. This means the full certification process must be repeated, including testing and, if required, a production site audit. Upon completion of all procedures, a new approval document will be issued.
9Is there an open register where the issued EAC approval document can be checked?
Almost all approval documents must be registered in publicly accessible databases. These include the Register of EAC Certificates of Conformity, the Register of EAC Declarations of Conformity, the Register of State Registration Certificates, and the FFS Notifications (for encrypted means). For additional information, please contact us at info@ves-certtification.com