Chocolate Certification for EAEU Countries:

Learn how chocolate certification for EAEU countries works, the list of required documents, processing times, and the main technical regulations of the CU TR.

Chocolate certification for EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) countries is a mandatory procedure aimed at confirming product compliance with safety and quality requirements. To import, produce, and sell chocolate within EAEU countries, it is necessary to obtain the appropriate permits, such as a certificate of conformity or a declaration. The type of document depends on the product’s characteristics and its HS code.

The chocolate certification procedure is governed by the following technical regulations of the Customs Union (TR CU):

1. TR CU 021/2011 “On the safety of food products”.

2. TR CU 022/2011 “Food products in terms of their labeling”.

3. TR CU 029/2012 “Safety requirements for food additives, flavorings and technological aids”.

These regulations establish requirements for the quality, safety, labelling and composition of chocolate products.

The following categories of chocolate products are subject to certification or declaration:

1. Chocolate bars (milk, dark, white).

2. Chocolate with fillings (nuts, fruits, caramel).

3. Chocolate candies.

4. Chocolate spreads.

5. Chocolate products with added cereals or cookies.

6. Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content.

7. Chocolate bars.

The certification process includes the following stages:

1. Product identification: determination of the TN VED code and chocolate parameters.

2. Selecting a certification scheme: depends on the product type and production specifics. For example, scheme 1c is used for serial production, while scheme 3c is used for batch production.

3. Testing: product samples are sent to an accredited laboratory for testing for compliance with the requirements of the CU TR.

4. Document preparation: based on the test reports, a certificate of conformity or declaration is issued.

The process of obtaining chocolate certification usually takes from 5 to 15 working days, depending on the complexity of the procedure.

To pass certification, you must provide:

– Application for certification.

– OGRN and INN of the applicant (for legal entities).

– Contract or supply agreement (for imported products).

– Description of products (composition, characteristics).

– Label or packaging layout.

– Test reports (if any).

Chocolate certification for EAEU countries is a mandatory process that requires compliance with all standards and rules of the CU TR technical regulations. The type of document (certificate or declaration) depends on the product’s parameters and HS code. To avoid errors and expedite the certification process, we recommend contacting our experts at MASTCERT. We will help you complete all certification stages quickly and efficiently!

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