The CUTR technical regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products sets the obligatory requirements for the products of the light industry, such as clothing and shoes, with the aim of protecting people lives and health. In addition, the regulation provides preventive measures regarding behavioral patterns that might irritate the consumers.
The technical regulation was developed to establish uniform and binding requirements for light industry products and to enable the free movement of products within the Eurasian Customs Union.
The conformity assessment process and the conformity marking are provided for each product of the light industry.
The compliance with the requirements of the technical regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products is a prerequisite for successful access to the markets of Russia and the EAEU.
Adopted on December 9, 2011
Entered into force on July 1, 2012
Until December 31, 2012, it was possible to introduce products of the light industry into the Customs Union, if the products meet the requirements of national conformity rules such as GOST. From 2013 only products certified or declared according to the TR CU 017/2011 may be placed on the market.

Application area of TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products
The technical regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products extends to the following products:
 textiles
 clothing
 machine-made carpets and floor coverings
 leather goods
 felt and non-woven goods
 shoes
 fur and garments made of fur
 eco-leather garments
Detailed requirements for the products are listed in Annex I of the technical regulation TR CU 017/2011.
According to TR CU 017/2011 no conformity assessment needed for:
 used products
 custom-made items
 medical products
 special clothing, uniform, protective equipment - PPE and the substances for such products
 clothes for children
 textiles and fabrics for the manufacture of packaging
 materials for industrial use
 souvenirs and crafts
 sport uniforms
 wigs, etc.

According to TR CU 017/2011 the following pieces are subject to the EAC Declaration:
 clothes I and II layer
 tricot
 fabrics and materials for underwear, bed linen, and towels
 clothes made of leather and fur
 knitwear II layer
 headwear
 shoes, except felt shoes
 machine-made carpets and floor coverings
According to TR CU 017/2011 the following pieces are subject to the EAC Certificate:
 underwear, corsets and swimwear
 bed linen
 arm and leg wear I layer

The period of validity of the conformity certificates, EAC Declaration or EAC Certificate, is up to five years.
EAC marking

The products, which conformity with the requirements of TR CU 017/2011 has been proved, shall be marked with the EAC marking of the Customs Union and be supplemented by the following mandatory specifications:
 product name
 country of origin
 information about the manufacturer or authorized representative
 size
 composition
 trademark (if available)
 EAC marking
 warranty
 date of manufacture
 serial number (if required)