IV. Exemptions
The following products are not subject to this regulation:
Lifeboats and duty boats for sea-going vessels/river vessels;
Sports boats specifically designed for competitions (including rowing boats and training boats as declared by the manufacturer);
Non-motorised water sports equipment (e.g., surfboards, inflatable tubes);
Motorised surfing devices and similar equipment (explicitly excluded following the 2023 amendment);  
Experimental small boats (limited to prototypes in the research and development phase);  
Hovercraft, hydrofoil boats, recreational submarines;  
Small vessels with a weight ≤ 100 kilograms;  
Water-based recreational facilities in amusement parks, etc. (added following the 2023 amendment).  
5. 2023 Amendment Content
On 23 August 2023, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted Order No. 121, revising TR CU 026/2012, with the main adjustments including:
Clarification of the scope of application: added types of vessels not covered, such as ‘amphibious vehicles’ and ‘ram-winged vessels’;
Exclusion of recreational facilities: clarified that water-based recreational facilities in amusement parks do not fall under the category of ‘small vessels’;
Updating of terminology: Adjusted certain technical terms to clarify the regulatory language.

6. Certification Process Reference
Application: Manufacturers/importers submit an application to a certification body recognised by the Eurasian Economic Union;
Document review: The certification body reviews technical documents (e.g., design drawings, test reports, production processes);
Sample testing/factory audit: Conduct sample testing or on-site production audits according to the certification plan (1c/3c);
Certificate Issuance: After approval, an EAC Certificate of Conformity is issued, and the product is marked with the EAC logo.  

Summary  
TR CU 026/2012 is the foundational safety regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union for small recreational vessels, with its core objective being to ensure product safety and promote trade liberalisation within the region through unified certification requirements. Companies should focus on the scope of application, certification plans, and the 2023 amendments to avoid compliance issues that could hinder product access to the Eurasian market.

For further details on certification, consult a third-party certification body recognised by the Eurasian Economic Union (e.g., Shanghai Jinghe Industrial Equipment Testing Co., Ltd.). Certification Body: 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.