EAC Certification for Chemical Products: How to Export to Russia and the EAEU

EAC Certification for Chemicals in Russia and the EAEU: Current Situation

The regulatory framework for chemical products is really fragmented:

• A general regulation (CU TR 041/2017 “On Chemical Safety”) was adopted but has still not been implemented.
• Many chemical products must be certified according to the Certificate of State Registration (SGR) scheme.
• One regulation is fully operational: CU TR 030/2012 “On Safety of Lubricants, Oils and Special Fluids”.
• Other regulations (such as CU TR 005/2011 on Packaging or CU TR 008/2011 on Toys and Products for Children) may apply in specific and limited cases.

What about “Eurasia REACH”?

CU TR 041/2017 is widely known as “Eurasia REACH” because of its similarities to the EU REACH system. It was officially adopted in 2017, but its implementation has been delayed for years due to the absence of a unified chemical inventory across the EAEU. Initially planned to enter into force in 2021, the regulation has faced repeated postponements.

The Russian Federation developed a national inventory process, but the lack of coordination with other member states prevented the creation of a common registry. A turning point came in August 2025, when the EAEU Council approved the procedures for building and maintaining the registry. Although no definitive start date has been set, the regulation is now closer to becoming operational, and once implemented it will likely include a transition period to allow companies to comply.

It will apply to the following chemicals:

• organic synthetic products;
• acids, salts, and bases;
• inorganic synthetic products;
• fabrics to be used in the production of plastics, rubber, polymers, and synthetic fibers;
• agricultural products – phytosanitary products, herbicides;
• paintings;
• household chemical products;
• other chemical products.