EAEU TR 037/2016 PDF

Full title and description

Technical Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union TR EAEU 037/2016 (also referenced as TR CU 037/2016) "On restriction of the use of hazardous substances in products of electrical engineering and radio‑electronics". The regulation establishes unified requirements for limiting certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to protect human health and the environment and to harmonize market access across member states.

Abstract

TR EAEU 037/2016 implements an EAEU RoHS‑style regime: it defines product categories in scope, limits maximum concentrations (by weight in homogeneous materials) for specified hazardous substances, provides for conformity assessment (declaration or certification), and requires EAC marking and associated documentation for products that comply. It replaces and harmonizes prior national restrictions within EAEU member states.

General information

• Status: Active / in force.
• Publication date: Adopted October 18, 2016; entry into force for market circulation measures from March 1, 2018 (implementation dates applied per text and regulatory practice).
• Publisher: Eurasian Economic Commission / Technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
• ICS / categories: Electrical and electronic equipment; typically catalogued under ICS groups for Electrical engineering and Electronics (examples: ICS 29, 31 and related environment/health protection groups).
• Edition / version: Original TR EAEU 037/2016 (amendments and drafts have been proposed in later years; consult official EAEU registry for the current consolidated text).
• Number of pages: Typical published (English) PDF releases show ~27 pages (Russian official text is the normative version).

Scope

Applies to a broad set of electrical and radio‑electronic products intended for use within the EAEU, including household appliances, information‑processing equipment, telecommunications equipment, office electronics (printers, copiers), power tools, lighting equipment and luminaires, electronic musical instruments, gaming/ATM/POS equipment, and cables with rated voltage up to 500 V (with numerous specific inclusions and exclusions defined in the regulation). A number of product groups are specifically excluded (e.g., certain high‑voltage equipment, many medical devices, aircraft/space/aerospace electronics, some industrial large stationary tools, batteries and accumulators, and used/refurbished equipment).

Key topics and requirements

• Restricted substances and maximum concentration values in homogeneous materials (core RoHS list historically aligned with EU RoHS): lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Cadmium limit is typically 0.01% (100 ppm); others commonly 0.1% (1000 ppm) unless exemptions apply.
• Conformity assessment may be performed by EAC Declaration of Conformity (self‑declaration) or by EAC Certification (in cases where certification is required or chosen); test reports from accredited laboratories and a technical file (in Russian or official EAEU language) are required as supporting evidence.
• Mandatory marking: compliant products must bear the EAC conformity mark placed on the product, packaging and user manual when direct marking on product is not feasible; documentation and labeling must be in Russian (and/or the official language(s) of the member state where placed on the market).
• Documentation and technical dossier: technical description, design drawings, user manuals, test reports, list of hazardous substances and safety information must be maintained and provided to market surveillance authorities upon request.
• Exemptions and transitional provisions: the regulation contains specific exemptions for certain components, spare parts, and product categories; in some periods phased implementation timing and additional substance listings (e.g., phthalates and other SVHCs) have been proposed or introduced by amendment processes—users should confirm the consolidated text for the current restricted‑substance list and any new labelling (WEEE‑style) requirements.
• Enforcement: market surveillance authorities in EAEU member states enforce compliance; non‑compliant products may be denied import clearance, recalled, or otherwise restricted from sale.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers, assemblers and brand owners of electrical and electronic equipment seeking access to the EAEU market (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan), authorized representatives and importers, testing and certification laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, compliance consultants, and national market surveillance agencies. Product design, procurement and regulatory/compliance teams use this regulation to set materials/content restrictions, supplier declarations, testing programs and labeling practices.

Related standards

Commonly referenced documents and standards in practice include the EU RoHS framework (Directive 2011/65/EU and subsequent amendments such as 2015/863), national adaptation documents, test methods and product standards (including GOST/EN adaptations and technical specs used for laboratory testing such as GOST EN 50581‑based technical documentation requirements), and other EAEU technical regulations (e.g., TR EAEU 004/2011 Low Voltage, TR EAEU 020/2011 Electromagnetic Compatibility). Consult the consolidated EAEU registry and accredited conformity bodies for the up‑to‑date normative cross‑references.

Keywords

TR EAEU 037/2016; TR CU 037/2016; EAEU RoHS; RoHS Eurasian; hazardous substances; electrical and electronic equipment; EAC mark; conformity assessment; restricted substances; cadmium; lead; mercury; Cr6+; PBB; PBDE; technical regulation.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR EAEU 037/2016 is a binding technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union that restricts the use of specified hazardous substances in electrical and radio‑electronic products placed on the EAEU market.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers product categories of electrical and electronic equipment listed in the regulation (household appliances, IT and telecom equipment, office electronics, lighting, power tools, certain cables, and others), specifies maximum concentration limits for listed hazardous substances in homogeneous materials, defines conformity assessment routes and requires EAC marking and supporting technical documentation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, importers, authorized representatives, testing laboratories, certification bodies, compliance teams and national market surveillance authorities operating in or supplying the EAEU market use this regulation to ensure legal market access and to manage material/substance compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2016 regulation is active; amendments and draft updates have been proposed (including expansion of restricted substances and WEEE‑style labelling provisions in subsequent amendment drafts). Users should consult the latest consolidated text published by the EAEU/Eurasian Economic Commission or an accredited conformity body to confirm any amendments that affect substance lists, labelling, or implementation dates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes—TR EAEU 037/2016 is one of several EAEU technical regulations governing product safety and market access; commonly referenced companion regulations include TR EAEU 004/2011 (Low Voltage), TR EAEU 020/2011 (EMC) and other sectoral technical regulations that together form the regulatory framework for electrical and electronic products in the EAEU.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: EAEU RoHS, TR EAEU 037/2016, TR CU 037/2016, hazardous substances, restricted substances, EAC mark, conformity assessment, electrical and electronic equipment, cadmium, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE.