Validity Period:  
Single-batch certificate (one-time export): applicable only to a single batch of products under a specific contract;  
1-year certificate: requires annual re-inspection;  
3/5-year certificate: requires regular factory inspections (every 1-2 years).

V. Notes  
Document preparation: Technical documentation (technical specifications, design drawings, test reports), manufacturer information (business licence, ISO 9001 certificate), and agent/distributor information (e.g., authorisation letter) must be provided.  
Certification body selection: A third-party certification body recognised by the EAEU (e.g., Wote Certification Services (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangdong Guorui Zhong'an Technology Group Co., Ltd., etc.) must be selected to avoid invalid certification due to non-compliant institutions.
Regulatory Updates: Monitor revisions to TR CU 026/2012 (e.g., the 2023 addition of the ‘exclusion of amusement park entertainment facilities’ clause) to ensure products comply with the latest requirements.

6. Summary
Life jackets, life rings, and life rafts, as essential lifesaving equipment for small vessels, must obtain EAC certification and comply with the safety requirements of TR CU 026/2012 to enter the Eurasian Economic Union market. Companies should plan the certification process in advance, prepare the necessary documentation, and select a legitimate certification body (such as Shanghai Jinghe Industrial) to ensure product compliance and avoid delays in market entry or penalties due to certification issues.
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.