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Softlines Safety Approvals in the EAEU

Softlines and textiles must comply with the EAEU technical regulations before being imported to the EAEU market.
Conformity of the product with the requirements of the EAEU TRs is ensured by meeting safety requirements of the Technical Regulations (such as EAEU TR 017/2011 On safety of light industry products and EAEU TR 007/2011 On safety of products for kids and teenagers), directly and/or by applying the requirements of the standards from the list of interrelated standards that are the integral part of each EAEU Technical Regulation.
Conformity assessment procedure is based on the implementation of the main requirements indicated in the EAEU TR.
As for EAEU TR 017/2011, the following requirements should be met:
Mechanical:
tensile strength
holding strength
flexing
impact strength
Chemical:
maximum permitted emission of harmful chemical substances in the air and/or water medium
Biological:
hygroscopic property
porosity
water resistance
electrostatic intensity
the toxicity index or local irritation
color fastness
With regards to the EAEU TR 007/2011, these requirements are the following:
Mechanical:
size of the product
weight
shape
tensile strength
Chemical:
maximum permitted emission of harmful chemical substances in the air and/or water medium
Biological:
electrostatic intensity
color fastness
hygroscopic property
porosity
the toxicity index
Unfortunately, the majority of interrelated to the EAEU TR 017/2011 and EAEU TR 007/2011 standards are not harmonized with IEC/EN standards. It means that local testing is required. Moreover, the testing can be carried out only in the lab that is accredited within national accreditation system of EAEU members and enlisted into the single register of certification bodies and testing laboratories (centers) of the EAEU.
Thus, for softlines and textiles in most cases it is needed to provide samples for testing.
GMA Consult Group has a huge experience in the field of conformity assessment procedure within EAEU regulations as well as good relationship with the majority of accredited testing labs and know the key details how to speed up the process of getting local test reports and required EAEU conformity documents. GMA Consult Group is ready to assist your company in getting required EAEU approval with almost zero efforts from your side.
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