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Declaration of Conformity

Nikiforov Alexander
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What is a declaration of conformity?

A declaration of conformity is an official document in which the manufacturer or importer certifies that the product meets established state safety standards. This process allows the government to ensure that only safe and high-quality products are sold within its territory. For sellers, the declaration also serves as protection against fines and allows for the legal import and customs clearance of goods.

Declaration is necessary for anyone engaged in the sale of products in Russia or the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Generally, if the product is manufactured within the EAEU, the declaration is issued by the manufacturer at the production stage. In the case of importing goods from abroad, the responsibility for issuing the declaration falls on the importer, who must declare the product upon importation.

Products included in the "Unified list of products subject to declaration of conformity," as well as those in the technical regulations of the EAEU, are subjected to conformity checks. These products cover a wide range of industries, from paper to electronics.

Types of declarations of conformity

In Russia, there are two main types of declaration: according to national standards and according to the standards of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Let us look at each of them in detail:

Declaration of conformity to GOST R

This type of declaration is used for goods intended for sale exclusively within the territory of the Russian Federation. The document is called "On compliance with GOST R," which corresponds to the initial numbers of Russian standards.

The declaration of goods is regulated by several main laws and subordinate acts, including:

  • Federal Law "On Technical Regulation" dated 27.12.2002 N 184-FZ.
  • Government Resolution No. 2425 dated 23.12.2021 "On Approval of the Unified List of Products Subject to Mandatory Certification."
  • Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation No. 1934 dated 27.05.2021 "On Approval of the Forms of Certificates of Conformity and Declarations of Conformity."
  • Government Resolution No. 1265 dated 24.07.2021 "On Approval of the Rules for Mandatory Confirmation of Product Conformity."

Declaration can be carried out in two ways:

  • Based on one's own evidence.
  • Based on one's own evidence and data obtained with the participation of an accredited laboratory.

Declaration of conformity to EAEU standards

This declaration is necessary for products that will be sold in the territory of EAEU countries, including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. The legislative framework for declaration is divided into two main parts:

  • Technical regulations that specify the products subject to declaration.
  • Decisions of the EEC Collegium regarding the unified forms of certificates and declarations.

Importers must take into account that some products may fall under several regulations simultaneously, and in such cases, it is necessary to ensure compliance with each of them.

Process for obtaining a declaration of conformity

The process for obtaining a declaration involves several key stages. First, the seller or importer must ensure the safety of the product, after which they must notify government authorities and obtain the declaration. The registration of the declaration is carried out by the Federal Accreditation Service.

There are six different declaration schemes, which vary by the volume of production and the complexity of the necessary research. The choice of scheme can be discussed with an accredited laboratory. Let’s consider the procedure when a third-party laboratory is required:

  1. Preparation of test samples for research.
  2. Contacting a certification center for testing.
  3. Receiving the test protocol from the laboratory.
  4. Uploading documents to the Rosakkreditation website for declaration registration.

Responsibility for non-declaration

Failure to declare goods subject to mandatory declaration entails certain consequences, including fines and the possibility of confiscation of undeclared goods. The fines vary:

  • For individuals and legal entities — from half to twice the value of the goods.
  • For officials — from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.

Thus, compliance with declaration rules is an important aspect for ensuring the legality and safety of products in the market.