EAC Certification for Wine: Export to Russia and the EAEU

EAC Certification for Wine: Applicable Regulations

To export wine to Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union, four technical regulations apply:

• CU TR 021/2011 – On food safety
• CU TR 022/2011 – On food labeling
• CU TR 029/2012 – On food additives, flavorings, and processing aids
• TR EAEU 047/2018 – On the safety of alcoholic products

Compliance is confirmed through an EAC Declaration of Conformity. The relevant scheme is typically 3D, which means that laboratory testing must be carried out within the EAEU at an accredited lab. A single Declaration usually covers all applicable regulations, and validity can be granted for up to 5 years.

What wine characteristics influence certification?

When applying for the Declaration, the applicant must provide the main characteristics of the wine at the beginning of the procedure. These are necessary to determine the scope of testing under CU TR 021/2011 and CU TR 022/2011.

Key factors include:

• Type of wine: white, red, or rosé
• Sparkling or still
• Alcohol content: below 8%, between 8–11%, 12–13%, above 13%
• Quality designation: DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) or IGP (Geographical Indication)
• Sugar content

Based on these characteristics, accredited laboratories typically carry out:

• Physicochemical tests: alcohol content, sugar levels, acidity, dry extract, sulfur dioxide, etc.
• Microbiological tests: to confirm absence of harmful microorganisms.
• Contaminant tests: heavy metals, pesticides, and other residues where applicable.
• Label compliance checks: ensuring conformity with CU TR 022/2011 requirements on labeling

These tests ensure that the wine is safe, properly identified, and legally marketable in the EAEU.