EAC Certification for Lighting: Export Luminaires to Russia and the EAEU

Which luminaires require EAC Marking?

All luminaires placed on the EAEU market require EAC Marking — the difference lies in the applicable certification procedure.

When we talk about luminaires, we are essentially referring to the 9405 tariff family, and in particular to the most common subheadings:

• 940510: Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings, excluding those used for public spaces or streets (“fixed lamps”).
• 940520: Electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing lamps (“portable lamps”).
• 940540: Other electric lamps and lighting fittings — the most frequent code for outdoor or garden luminaires.

Each of these HS codes falls under EAC requirements, though the certification path may vary depending on the specific use and technical features of the luminaire.

Which luminaires require an EAC Certificate of Conformity?

In practice, domestic-use luminaires are the ones subject to an EAC Certificate of Conformity, under CU TR 004/2011 (Low Voltage Equipment) and CU TR 020/2011 (EMC). A Certificate always requires testing in accredited EAEU laboratories and is issued through a certification body, with audits for serial production certificates valid longer than one year.

An important point is the distinction between “portable” luminaires (940520) and “fixed” luminaires (940510).

It is not necessary to certify fixed and portable luminaires separately: a single Certificate of Conformity can cover both families, provided that both types have been tested.