What should textile exporters to Russia and the EAEU watch out for?
Important notice: Under the digital product marking and traceability schemes applied to certain product groups in the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries, textile products are also subject to specific labelling and marking requirements.
Textile products exported to EAEU countries should therefore be placed on the market with official import, customs clearance, product labelling and the required conformity certificates, in line with the applicable regulations.
What to check before shipment
- The fabric and fibre composition is stated correctly on product labels, in line with the regulations
- Washing and care instructions are prepared appropriately
- The required manufacturer / importer information appears on the product
- Where required, the EAC mark is used in the size and visibility set by the regulations
- If it applies to the product group, digital product marking (markirovka) requirements are met
- The EAEU technical regulations and certification requirements that apply to the product are checked before export and customs clearance
Important: Certificate and marking obligations may vary by product group, HS code and current practice under Russian / EAEU regulations. A product-level conformity check before shipment is therefore important to avoid customs delays and additional costs.
We provide consultancy on EAC certification, conformity assessment and product labelling for your textile exports to Russia and the EAEU.
What to watch for in the textiles & consumer goods sector
In Saudi Arabia, textile products, household and kitchen products, and children’s and consumer products are among the product groups for which the relevant technical regulation and conformity requirements must be checked. The fact that a product falls into one of these categories does not automatically mean that the same documents and tests are required.
In Ukraine, for cosmetics, personal care, textiles, furniture and other consumer products, the required procedure must be determined on the basis of the product’s composition, intended use and the relevant Ukrainian legislation.
SONCAP in Nigeria and PVoC in Kenya are systems under which regulated products are assessed for conformity before export. Whether the product is covered must be determined before shipment on the basis of the HS code and product category.
How does the process work?
We plan our services in line with the product’s technical characteristics, the legislation of the target market and our customer’s commercial needs, and provide professional coordination from the start of the process to the end.
Target Market → Regulatory Analysis → Certification → Audit → Conformity → Shipment
