EAC sign which font. On a single mark for the circulation of products on the market of the Eurasian Economic Union and the procedure for its application

Trade between different states is always accompanied by an impressive amount of bureaucratic procedures and formalities. At one time, the countries that are members of the Customs Union (Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan) adopted a number of documents that facilitated trade between these states. The general legislative act of this community was the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union, which is a legal document on the territory of all these states. For universal labeling of goods with certificates or quality declarations of conformity, a special mark of circulation on the market of the Customs Union - EAC - was established.

What does EAC mean?

To designate goods that meet the requirements of the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union, the abbreviation EAC (Eurasian Conformity) is used. Labeling of products with the EAC mark indicates that the product has passed certification or declaration of conformity, as well as all the necessary laboratory tests that confirmed compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (Customs Union).

Which products should bear the EAC marking?

Products that are subject to one or more technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union must be labeled. For example, these are food products, light industry products, children's products, and so on.

This technical regulation instrument is determined by Decree of the Customs Union No. 711 of July 15, 2011 and the Regulations on the use of a single sign on the territory of the Russian Federation. The EAC mark is placed exclusively on goods that have a certificate or declaration of conformity of the CU. Simply labeling products does not mean complying with legal requirements. First of all, it is necessary to obtain permits for the product (declaration or certificate).

Rules for marking products with the EAC sign

The EAC marking is a mandatory mark of conformity to designate goods sold within the framework of agreements between enterprises of the countries of the Customs Union. Product labeling rules include the following requirements:

• Abbreviation letters are made without rounded corners using strict straight lines;


• All three letters must be the same size, and the overall configuration of the trademark must fit into a square;


• The abbreviation EAC is applied to the packaging in contrasting, eye-catching colors;


• This trademark must be clearly legible to the naked eye;


• Other signs and packaging images should not interfere with the reading of this abbreviation;


• The image must retain detail throughout the entire shelf life of the labeled product;


• The minimum size of the sign is at least 5 mm, and the upper limits of the length and width are not limited;

This mark of conformity must be included in the shipping documentation. The absence of EAC marking may result in the imposition of a significant fine for violations of consumer rights. Ignoring the listed product labeling rules will result in penalties.

A single sign of circulation on the market of the Customs Union has become clear evidence of the long-term plans of the states included in this political and economic association. The EAC marking is today highly rated both in the domestic and international markets.

Today, any product sold in Russia or exported to other countries can have the following two types of certificates:

GOST R certificate of conformity is a certificate of proper quality of goods or services, issued within the framework of Russian state standards. There are two types – mandatory and voluntary certification;

CU certificate is a certificate of compliance of product characteristics with the technical regulations of the Customs Union. In this case, the certification process is strictly mandatory and the products must be marked with the EAC mark.

Both certification systems are equal and do not overlap in the list of requirements for products of the same product group. This means that if you have a GOST R certificate, then the certified products are not described in the CU regulations. In this case, the so-called PCT marking is provided.

The PCT conformity mark and the EAC mark are applied to the packaging, product label or product label. Thus, the EAC and PCT conformity marks inform the buyer of the product that the product is certified and meets established quality standards and a certificate of conformity or declaration of conformity has been issued for it. As is known, confirmation of product conformity can be carried out in the form of declaration, mandatory and voluntary certification. For each form of confirmation of conformity, marks of conformity are defined.

PCT conformity mark for mandatory certification in the GOST R system

If the product is subject to mandatory certification and a mandatory certificate of conformity has been issued for it, then the product is marked mark of conformity (PCT) of mandatory certification. This mark of conformity reflects information about the certification body that issued the certificate of conformity. The letter and numeric designation corresponds to the number of the certification body. The rules for applying the mark of conformity are regulated by the document GOST R 50460-92 - Mark of conformity for mandatory certification. Shape, dimensions and technical requirements.

The EAC mark is a sign of product circulation on the market of the Customs Union

The EAC mark marks products that are subject to mandatory certification or declaration of conformity according to the requirements of technical regulations of the Customs Union. The EAC mark informs the consumer that a certificate or certificate has been issued for the product. The application of the EAC mark to product packaging is a mandatory requirement of the current technical regulations of the Customs Union.

PCT conformity mark for voluntary certification
After voluntary certification has been carried out and the applicant or manufacturer has received a certificate of conformity, the product is marked with a voluntary certification mark of conformity. This mark of conformity reflects the information “voluntary certification”. The application of this sign is not a mandatory legal requirement. When marking a product with a voluntary certification mark, the code of the certification body is not reflected.

Mark of conformity when declaring conformity in the GOST R system
In the event that products are subject to declaration of conformity in the GOST R system and the enterprise has registered a declaration of conformity, then the products are marked with the PCT conformity mark without the information code of the certification body. The application of this mark of conformity is a mandatory requirement when labeling goods that are reflected in the product range, subject to quality confirmation in the form of a declaration of conformity.

We accept orders for printing labels of various sizes with the EAC mark. EAC - Unified Mark for the circulation of products on the market of member states of the Customs Union, Eurasian Union EAC.

Minimum print run – from 1 roll same size labels! (500-1000pcs per roll)

The time frame for applying the EAC mark is from 2 hours to 3 days. Black and white printing on EAC stickers, EAC labels, self-adhesive labels with the Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark.

Options for producing stickers with the EAC mark:

• Self-adhesive labels with the Eurasian Conformity (EAC) mark.

The most popular sizes of labels with EAC printing:

Name of consumables	Width, mm	Length, mm	Number of labels per roll
EAC labels 15 * 15 mm	15	15	2000 pieces round +/-5%
EAC labels 20 * 20 mm	20	20	2000 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 30 * 10 mm	30	10	4000 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 30 * 20 mm	30	20	2000 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 30 * 30 mm	30	30	2000 pieces round +/-5%
EAC labels 43 * 25 mm	43	25	1000 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 58 * 30 mm	58	30	1000 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 58 * 40 mm	58	40	700 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 58 * 60 mm	58	60	700 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 100 * 50 mm	100	50	500 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 100 * 72 mm	100	72	400 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 100 * 100 mm	100	100	380 pieces (standard) +/-5%
EAC labels 100 * 150 mm	100	150	350 pieces (standard) +/-5%
And any other sizes!	All	All	see menu on the right

Additional printing of separate labels with the EAC mark

The EAC sign can be printed immediately with the rest of the information on the label (barcode, price, manufacturer, ...). But there are cases when the label is already printed, but the EAC mark is not on it. In this case, Price Label offers to print separately the Eurasian Union EAC icon on a separate label and additionally stick it either on top of the finished label or next to the packaging.

Printing can be done on matte or glossy paper labels, or on transparent film. A label on a transparent film is often used where the EAC mark needs to be pasted onto a ready-made color label without greatly obscuring the existing information. To do this, you must additionally order simple EAC labels.

Scope of application:

• EAC label for food products (tea, coffee, dairy products)
• EAC label for non-food items (bag)
• EAC label for soft toy
• EAC label for textile products
• EAC label for packaging (PET cans, cardboard, plastic)
• EAC sticker for books

The image of the EAC mark can be in one of two options:

We can offer ready-made mini-labels with the EAC mark on white or transparent film. Self-adhesive mini-labels with the EAC sign (round EAC stickers) on transparent film - suitable for colorful packaging or full-color labels where there is already a corporate design and it is highly undesirable to cover the design elements.

Marking colors:

• black EAC sign on white film, round 15mm, universal use
• black EAC sign on transparent film round 15mm, for use on light-colored surfaces
• white EAC mark on transparent film, round, for use on dark surfaces

The EAC mark on labels is a requirement for labeling most products. Not long ago it was required to print labels with the PCT sign and the Russian Federation certificate number was required. Now there is no need to put a number under EAC. Therefore, you can buy ready-made EAC stickers or order them printed in stock.

EAC is an abbreviation for the English Eurasian Conformity, which means “Eurasian conformity”. These letters mark products that have passed the tests established by the technical regulations of the Customs Union and meet all the requirements for this type of goods. The main criterion by which products are evaluated is safety.

The marking is applied to goods produced in the territory of the Customs Union, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and imported from abroad.

Which products must bear the EAC mark?

The list of goods that must undergo certification in accordance with the requirements of the Customs Union is periodically expanded. Currently it includes:

• products;
• railway and road transport;
• furniture;
• small vessels;
• food products;
• corn;
• elevators;
• household appliances (kitchen appliances, irons, electric manicure devices - everything that is plugged into an outlet);
• computers;
• cables, wires, cords, extension cords;
• fuels and lubricants;
• petroleum products;
• light industry products (fabric, clothing, footwear, home textiles, leather and fur products);
• perfumery and cosmetic products;
• products for children and teenagers;
• toys;
• personal protective equipment (gas masks, etc.);
• pyrotechnic products.

What requirements must a product meet to be labeled EAC?

The requirements for each group of goods are specified in the relevant regulations of the Customs Union. For example, toys are rated according to the following indicators:

• safety for life;
• materials from which the toy is made;
• organoleptic properties;
• physical and mechanical properties;
• flammability;
• Chemical properties;
• toxicological and hygienic indicators;
• electrical properties;
• radiation safety;
• microbiological indicators;
• package.

Each group of products has its own safety criteria that take into account the main risks.

What should the EAC sign look like?

The abbreviation EAC can be typed in Cyrillic or Latin. According to the regulations, the letters are placed on a light or contrasting background and do not blend in color with the packaging. The sign must be square (with a side of at least 5 mm) and visible throughout the entire service life of the product.

The absence of a marking on a product that should have one signals the consumer about danger: the product has not passed the required checks and can cause harm. However, if you order something directly from abroad, the product may not be labeled, even if it is of excellent quality.

Where to look for the EAC sign

The EAC marking is applied to each product and packaging, and can often also be found in the instructions or technical description. For spare parts, only the primary packaging is allowed to be marked.

During customs clearance, much attention is paid to the EAC marking of goods (pronounced “EAK” in professional slang). Due to the lack of such markings, the goods may be confiscated or sent back to the foreign supplier. From our article you will learn who, where and how should label a product, and how to avoid problems due to incorrect labeling.

What is EAC?

EAC is a sign of product circulation on the market of the Customs Union.

EAC marking is applied to goods that are subject to mandatory certification or declaration of conformity in accordance with the requirements of technical regulations of the Customs Union (EurAsEC). EAC stands for Eurasian Conformity (from the English “Eurasian Conformity”)

The EAC logo applied to the product informs the consumer that a certificate or declaration of conformity has been issued for the product.

Where is the marking applied?

The EAC mark is affixed to each product and packaging. Just in case, it is better to place it even in the accompanying documentation for the product: in the instructions for use, technical description, etc. If the product is used as a component for a more complex type of product, only the primary packaging is allowed to be labeled.

Who labels goods and where?

Usually the goods are labeled by the import supplier. As mentioned above, not all products are required to be labeled with the EAC logo. This is why it is necessary to understand where the EAC stickers should be placed and communicate this information to the import supplier for pre-labeling of the goods (before the products are shipped from their warehouse).

Marking of goods at a customs warehouse is allowed in rare cases, and it is not so easy to negotiate.

What if the product does not have an EAC sticker?

It is necessary to clearly understand that the absence of a sticker on products subject to mandatory certification according to the technical regulations of the Customs Union is not a joke. Your product could easily be confiscated or sent back for re-export to the country of origin, where the manufacturer would have to label it and re-export it.

What if we label all the products in a row?

Many importers ask that everything possible be labeled, just to be on the safe side. But this is incorrect and can lead to problems at customs. If a foreign sender places a single circulation mark on products that are not subject to mandatory marking with this logo, then this product can also be sent for re-export at the discretion of customs. All associated costs will be borne by the recipient of the cargo, and this is a rather expensive “pleasure”. So we will have to take this issue seriously.

How long will the EAC mark be valid?

The Customs Union is getting stronger and expanding every year, so the relevance of the EAC marking will certainly remain for a very long time. With the increase in trade turnover in the single economic space, control over compliance with the measures in force on its territory will become stricter.

Foreign suppliers of imported goods do not fully understand the seriousness of this issue, and the task of every importer in the territory of the Customs Union is to convey to them a list of all possible consequences that will negatively affect their business.

What if the products have different markings?

If your products are marked with other marks, for example, a mark of conformity with voluntary certification, then they should not interfere with the ease of identification of the EAC mark. This means that the technical regulations of the Customs Union do not allow the application of other inscriptions, design elements or images on the product or its packaging that could make it possible for the consumer to misinterpret the EAC mark. Simply put, the EAC mark must be clearly visible against the background of other marks on the product.

How to avoid labeling mistakes?

1) Consult a broker.Find out in advance from your customs broker which customs codes of the Tax Code for Foreign Economic Activity for your planned load are subject to mandatory certification according to the technical regulations of the Customs Union.

2) Check the codes at the certification center.For greater confidence, we recommend contacting a certification center and once again checking the customs codes received from the broker for the need for certification.

If you order all services to support an import transaction from one company using the “one window” system (for example, through ), then you will immediately receive an accurate answer, which will be agreed upon not only by a customs specialist, but also by an expert on permitting documentation. It is very convenient and reliable.

3) Create clear instructions for the foreign supplier. If the list of products you import is limited, then over time you will be able to create clear instructions for the foreign supplier, which he will use to label goods before shipment.