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What is GOST R Certification?
 Application scope
Legal framework: mandatory vs voluntary certification
Types of certification schemes: single shipment vs serial production
Design and content of the certificates
Guidelines for GOST R Certification
Procedure
Required Russian certificates prior to GOST R
Role of SGS
Application scope
The GOST R certification system concerns the majority of products sold or/and used in Russia, namely:
- consumer products such as foodstuff, textiles, cosmetics and toys;
- mechanical and electrical goods;
- industrial equipment for food, chemical, oil & gas, construction and other industries.
The full list of products subject to mandatory certification within GOST R system (latest amendments made in November 2007) can be downloaded here (PDF 162 KB - in English).
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Legal framework: mandatory vs voluntary certification
Since 1993, the Russian Government enacted legislation obliging to certify a number of products and introduced the GOST R system of mandatory certification with the intention of protecting health and safety of Russia's population.
- Original or certified copy of Certificate of Conformity is required for customs clearance at the Russian border as well as for sale and / or marketing within the country.
- The certified product should be marked by the registered GOST R sign (so called Mark of Conformity), which clearly demonstrates product compliance to the applicable Russian standards. The Mark consists of a sign standing for the GOST R certification system combined with the Certification Body registration number (e.g. CH01 and АИ01 identify SGS).
 
GOST R Certificate of Conformity is a pre-requisite to obtain RTN Permit to Use.
For products not subject to mandatory certification according to the Russian law, voluntary certification scheme may be applied. Exporters or importers initiate voluntary certification with the aim to formally prove the conformity of their products to the applicable Russian standards, technical norms or recipes. In other words, GOST R Certificate of Conformity is a powerful marketing tool to capture Russian customer.
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Types of certification schemes: single shipment vs serial production
Depending on the annual export volume, there are different types of Certificates of Conformity determining the evaluation procedure:
- Single shipment certificates
The Consignment Certificate of Conformity is a trade document valid for one consignment only, i.e. for a certain quantity and type of product. This kind of certificate is advisable if you export to Russia sporadically. It can be issued only if you are able to prove who will be your customer/importer in Russia by means of a contract or an invoice.
- Certificates for serial production
The Serial Production Certificate of Conformity is a trade document whose validity can vary from 12 months to 3 years depending on the nature of the products. Such a document enables you to export unlimited times and quantities of heterogeneous goods produced during the certificate validity period. This type of GOST R certificate is especially suitable for a company with regular export activities and a wide product range. To ensure the compliance of products to Russian standards after the certificate has been issued, an annual inspection by accredited Certification Body is necessary.
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Design and content of the certificates
One can tell a voluntary Certificate of Conformity and a mandatory one apart by its colour: blue versus yellow, respectively.
To view a mandatory GOST R Certificate of Conformity with explanation of content click here (PDF 62 KB).
To view a voluntary GOST R Certificate of Conformity with explanation of content click here (PDF 39 KB).
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