How to Export Radiofrequency Devices to Russia and EAEU: EAC, FSB, FAC, RF

How to obtain the EAC Marking for Radio Devices?

In the EAC system there is no single directive equivalent to the European RED Directive. Instead, radio devices are certified under:

• CU TR 004/2011 – On safety of low-voltage equipment
• CU TR 020/2011 – On electromagnetic compatibility

This certification is always required, but it is not sufficient.

Many devices connected via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other protocols are also subject to additional approvals such as FSB Notification, FAC Certification, and in some cases RF Conclusions.

What is the FSB Notification?

The FSB Notification (Уведомление ФСБ) is a document required for customs clearance, issued by the Federal Security Service (Федеральная служба безопасности Российской Федерации).

It applies not to all radio devices in general, but to those that include cryptographic tools (APIs, encryption algorithms).

Devices typically subject to FSB Notification include:

• Printers, copiers, faxes and electronic modules
• Desktop and laptop computers, tablets, smartphones
• Telecommunication equipment and network devices
• Broadcasting and television equipment
• Remote control and navigation receivers
• Integrated circuits, memory devices, software encryption devices

If a device does not include relevant cryptographic means, or its HS code is not in the FSB list, the FSB issues an Exemption (under the scheme of a Negative Decision). Importantly, the procedure for obtaining the Notification and the Exemption is exactly the same.

How to Obtain the FSB Notification

The Notification essentially summarizes the technical data provided by the manufacturer. The information includes:

• Product name, model, manufacturer, country of origin
• Composition of the device (modules)
• Radio standards (GSM, WCDMA, LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.)
• Frequency ranges, transmission power, modulation type
• Communication type (telemetry, inductive, etc.)

The applicant must be a Russian entity. Therefore, the foreign manufacturer issues a Power of Attorney, notarized and apostilled, authorizing the local body to submit the Notification to the FSB on its behalf.

Once registered, the FSB Notification is published on the Eurasian Union website. Letters of Exemption, however, are not published online.