CERTIFICATION FOR EXPORT TO RUSSIA

It is normal for products exported for sale in Russia and CIS to need certificates assuring conformity with Russian standards. The most common certificate that is required at the customs border, and for advertising and selling in Russia is the GOST R Certificate of Conformity (CoC). This confirms that your products comply with the applicable Russian standards for product safety. This is a legal requirement of the Russian Federation.

GOST R Certificates of Conformity (CoC) are issued with the authority of the Russian State Committee for Standardisation, Certification and Metrology, known as Gosstandart. However, many products exported to Russia and CIS require additional supporting certification from other organisations before the GOST certificates can be issued. Other certificates (permits) needed to support the CoC include:

Gosgortechnadzor (GGTN) - for industrial equipment used in oil and gas, petrochemical and mining industries

Sanepidemnadzor (SAN) - for products such as food, cosmetics, toys, clothing, textiles, furniture and some  industrial/mechanical equipment

Ministry of Health - for medical equipment, medical devices including diagnostic products and drugs

Ministry of Internal Affairs - fire safety certification of certain products

Ministry of Communications - for telecommunication equipment

Ministry of Environment - for large signs or external shop fittings and ozone friendliness certification

Founded in 1878, the SGS Group is the world's largest organisation in the field of inspection and verification. SGS offers a wide range of services to clients all over the world to obtain CoC and additional certificates for
their products to be exported to Russia and other Former Soviet Union Countries.