TR EAEU 044

TR EAEU 044 “On the safety of packaged drinking water, including natural mineral water” is a technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union governing the production, storage and sale of packaged drinking water. Its purpose is to ensure the safety of products for consumer health and compliance with quality standards.

It is important for water producers to understand what documents need to be completed for the legal release of products to the EAEU market. In this article, we will consider the main aspects of certification, types of products, the procedure for completing documents and deadlines.

Regulatory and legislative framework
TR EAEU 044 entered into force with the aim of unifying requirements for packaged water in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan). The regulation covers the following categories of water:

• Bottled drinking water;
• Natural mineral water;
• Carbonated drinking water;
• Medicinal table water;
• Water for baby food;
• Water with additives (vitamins, minerals).

Each of these categories requires mandatory confirmation of compliance with the requirements of the regulation.

List of products
Certification according to TR EAEU 044 is required for the following types of products:

1. Natural mineral water.
2. Carbonated drinking water.
3. Medicinal table water.
4. Water for baby food.
5. Water with added vitamins and minerals.
6. Filtered bottled drinking water.

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Depending on the characteristics of the product and its TN VED code, a certificate of conformity or declaration of conformity must be issued. For example:

• The certificate is issued for products with increased safety requirements (water for baby food).
• Declaration – for standard drinking water.

Procedure and terms of registration
The certification process includes several stages:

1. Determining the type of document (certificate or declaration) depending on the characteristics of the product and its TN VED code.
2. Conducting tests in an accredited laboratory for compliance with the requirements of TR EAEU 044.
3. Analysis of test reports and preparation of documentation.
4. Registration of the document in the EAEU register.

The processing time depends on the scope of tests and the type of document:

• The declaration can be completed within 7-10 working days.
• Certificate – up to 15 working days (including laboratory tests).

List of documents
To obtain certification, you must provide:

1. Application for certification.
2. Technical documentation for the product (description, composition).
3. Test reports (if any).
4. Manufacturer’s documents (TIN, OGRN, etc.).
5. HS code of the product.

Additionally, certifications for packaging or ingredients may be required if they affect the safety of the final product.

Conclusion
Certification of packaged drinking water according to TR EAEU 044 is a mandatory process for entering the EAEU market. The type of document depends on the parameters of the product, its composition and the HS code.

To avoid mistakes and speed up the registration process, it is recommended to contact the experts of the company MASTCERT. We will conduct an accurate assessment of your products, prepare the necessary documents and provide full support at all stages of certification.

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