Key Compliance Points for TR CU 026/2012 Technical Regulations
I. Scope of Application and Core Objects
Applicable Objects
Small vessels: including yachts, speedboats, and other vessels with a total weight exceeding 100 kilograms.
Small vessel equipment:
Fire protection systems (engine, stern drive fire protection equipment)
Safety control systems (anti-start devices, steering wheels, cable assemblies)
Fuel systems (fuel tanks, hoses)
Hull structures (factory-manufactured hatches, portholes)
Life-saving equipment: life jackets, life rings, life rafts.
Exclusions
Competition-specific sports boats (e.g., rowing boats, training boats)
Water sports equipment (surfboards, motorised surf devices)
Special vessel types (aircraft, hydrofoils, submarines)
Lightweight vessels (weight ≤ 100 kg).
II. EAC Certification Process and Requirements
Certification Form
Classification: Certification types are categorised based on risk levels.
National Control: Regular spot checks and compliance inspections.
EAC Certification: Must pass either the ‘1c’ or ‘3c’ scheme:
1c Scheme: Applicable to mass-produced products that comply with type approval.
3c Scheme: Applicable to single-unit or small-batch production products, requiring individual verification.
Technical Document Requirements
Core Documents:
Technical Passport (including design parameters, material list)
Safety Argumentation Report (fireproofing, explosion-proofing, stability, etc.)
Calculation Book (load-bearing, stability, strength analysis)
Declaration of Conformity (compliant with Russian technical specifications)
Additional Documents: Expert Conclusions, Industrial Safety Certificate.
III. Compliance Risks and Response Strategies
Potential Risks
Failure to obtain EAC certification may result in product detention or destruction.
Incomplete technical documentation may delay customs clearance procedures.  
Misclassification of scope (e.g., categorising a racing boat as a standard yacht) may lead to legal disputes.  
Compliance Recommendations  
Pre-review: Have technical documentation reviewed by a professional institution (e.g., Shanghai Jinghe Industry).  
Select certification scheme: Choose between ‘1c’ or ‘3c’ based on production scale and product characteristics.  
Continuous updates: Monitor regulatory revisions (e.g., new exemption clauses or testing standards).
IV. Certification Process Optimisation Plan
One-stop service
Provided by professional institutions (such as Shanghai Jinghe Industry):
Technical document preparation (including Russian translation and format standardisation)
Expert review and certification application submission
Follow-up supervision and annual re-review support.
Time and cost control
Duration: The standard process takes approximately 4-6 weeks (depending on the completeness of the documents).
Cost: Primarily depends on the complexity of the certification scheme and the difficulty of document preparation.
V. Reference Materials and Policy Basis  
Key Documents:  
Decision No. 621 of the Customs Union Committee dated 7 April 2011 (detailed explanation of the certification scheme).  
TR CU 026/2012 original text (specifying technical requirements and exemption clauses).  
Access Channels:  
Eurasian Economic Commission official website (download regulations and application templates).  
Professional certification institutions (providing customised interpretations and case analyses).
Summary: The core objective of TR CU 026/2012 is to ensure the safety and compliance of small vessels and equipment. Enterprises should select certification schemes based on product characteristics and optimise processes through professional institutions to reduce export risks.  
Certification Institution: Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd. specialises in product certification and testing for Russia and Eurasian Economic Union countries and serves as the Chinese representative office of the Russian Testing and Certification Group.