Certificate of Compliance for the products in GOST R system

Certificate of Compliance for the products in GOST R system

Certificate of Compliance for the products in GOST R system is a document certifying that an object complies with the requirements of Technical Regulations, standards or contract terms. GOST R Certificate of Compliance for the products issued by certification authorities that accredited by the Russian Standard Government Agency to provide the certification services.

The Certificate of Compliance makes better the image of the manufacturer and is a powerful argument for investment companies, Russian and foreign partners, as well as consumers. It gives an advantage to win government contracts and tenders; as well, it greatly simplifies the process to obtain licenses or permits and increases product sales volume.

There is a Resolution regulating the need to obtain the Certificate of Compliance for variety of products (Russian Standard Resolution N64 dated on July 30, 2002 "On the product code listing and services (work) that are subject to the mandatory certification and the product code listing, which compliance could be confirmed by the Declaration of Compliance").

If the products are in this code listing, then they required to have the Certificate of Compliance or the Declaration of Compliance. The product testing report is basis for obtaining the Certificate of Compliance. The product testing performed by accredited laboratories.

Now, there are two certification systems: Mandatory and Voluntary

A certain group of products required to have the mandatory certification or declaration of compliance with the GOST R system. At the same time, there are products that are not subject to these regulations, as they just need to make out an exemption letter or a manufacturer may get a voluntary certification.

If the products are not included in the code listing for the mandatory certification, there is a possibility to make out the exemption letter, which will inform the regulatory authorities that there is no need for the mandatory certification procedures for this category of products based on the Russian National Product Classifier. The manufacturer may also get the voluntary certification that helps significantly to improve the competitiveness of products.

Besides, the certification of compliance with the GOST R system, according to the certification standards the products are subject to a fire safety certification. Namely, the applicant must obtain the fire safety certificate certifying that the products comply with the fire safety requirements. (Government Resolution of the Russian Federation №241 dated on 17.03.2009 "Technical Regulations for Fire Safety Requirements").

The Certificate of Compliance also referred to as Quality Certificate, Safety Certificate, Customs Certificate, etc.

The Voluntary certification conducted on basis of the Federal Law №160 "On Technical Regulations" dated on July 23, 2008 and on the initiative of the applicants (manufacturers, importers and dealers) to confirm the product quality. The voluntary certification conducted on basis of a contract between the applicant and the certification authority.

Today, the certification is not only a set of procedures to meet the requirements of government standards. The certification of products and services actively promote them in the market, as certified products are gaining the popularity and trust among customers. In addition, it increases the competitiveness of manufactured products in the market. The certified products stimulate sales growth and positive impact on the image of the manufacturer.



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