Until March 1, 2020, all manufacturers and importers of electrical products, even if they havecertificates of conformity for their products, must additionally submit a declaration of conformityto the new technical regulation.
At the moment, there are only 4 laboratories throughout Russia, ready to carry out the appropriatetests and issue test reports.
The technical regulation of the TR EAEU (TR CU) 037/2016 restricts the use of hazardous substances invarious electrical products. It entered into force on March 1, 2018. However, the transition period lasts fortwo years, during which the submission of documents on confirmation of conformity is not mandatory.That is, from March 1, customs will cease to let goods into Russia without this technical regulation. AndRospotrebnadzor will go shopping and demand to present a declaration of conformity for goods onshelves, even imported earlier than March 1.
The list of hazardous substances the use of which is limited by the TR EAEU 037/2016:
● Lead
● Mercury
● Cadmium
● Hexavalent chromium
● Polychlorinated biphenyl
● Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
For all these substances, the maximum allowable concentration is 0.1%, and for cadmium - 0.01%.
What products does TR EAEU 037/2016 apply to:
● Electrical apparatus and appliances for domestic use: ....
● Electronic computers and devices connected to them, including their combinations: ...
● Telecommunication facilities (terminal telecommunication devices): ...
● Photocopiers and other electrical office equipment.
● The tool is electrified (cars manual and portable electric).
● Light sources and lighting equipment, including equipment built into furniture.
● Electro Musical instruments.
● Gaming machines and vending machines.
● Cash registers, ticket machines, ID card readers, ATMs, information kiosks.
● Cables, wires and cords intended for use at a rated voltage of not more than 500 V AC and (or)DC, with the exception of fiber optic cables.
● Automatic switches and residual current circuit breakers.
● Fire, security and fire alarm detectors.