TR TS 017/2011 PDF

Full title and description

TR TS 017/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union (TR CU 017/2011) "On the safety of light industry products". The regulation establishes mandatory safety, chemical and labeling requirements and conformity-assessment rules for light-industry goods (textiles, clothing, footwear, carpets, leather and fur products and related items) placed on the common market of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Abstract

TR TS 017/2011 (also referenced as TR CU 017/2011) was adopted in 2011 to harmonize safety requirements for light-industry products across the Customs Union / EAEU and to provide a legal basis for EAC marking, conformity assessment (certification or declaration) and product labelling. The text sets limits for hazardous chemical substances in textiles and leather, defines physical and mechanical safety requirements, and describes procedures for testing, marking and market surveillance. The regulation was approved by the Customs Union authorities in December 2011 and came into force for the common market in 2012.

General information

• Status: In force / applicable in the EAEU (Customs Union technical regulation adopted for the single customs territory and applied by EAEU members).
• Publication date: Adopted December 2011 (Decision of the Customs Union Commission, Decision No. 876 dated 9 December 2011; official publication mid‑December 2011). Entry into force on the single market: 1 July 2012 (with transitional provisions for previously issued conformity documents).
• Publisher: Adopted by the Customs Union Commission and administered through the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) / EAEU institutions as the TR CU (Customs Union / EAEU technical regulation).
• ICS / categories: Textile and leather technology and clothing industry: ICS 59 (textile and leather technology) — notably 59.080 (products of the textile industry) and 59.140 (leather technology); clothing and footwear classes ICS 61 (clothing industry) including 61.020 (clothing) and 61.060 (footwear).
• Edition / version: Original TR CU 017/2011 (adopted 2011). The regulation has been subject to subsequent amendments and clarifications issued by the EEC / Customs Union bodies (amendments and implementation decisions published after 2011; users should consult consolidated texts for the latest editorial status).
• Number of pages: Typical consolidated compilations and printed editions of the TR (Russian language consolidated text with annexes) are approximately 140–160 pages; a common published edition lists 148 pages for the consolidated document.

Scope

Applies to a broad range of light industry products placed on the Customs Union / EAEU market, including (but not limited to) textile materials, sewn and knitted clothing, carpets and floor coverings, haberdashery and textile accessories, leather and leather goods, felt and non‑woven materials, footwear, artificial leather, fur and fur products. Specific product lists and exclusions are detailed in the regulation’s annexes; certain product groups (used goods, specialized industrial items, some medical devices, etc.) are excluded or assessed under separate rules.

Key topics and requirements

• Chemical safety limits and test methods — limits for formaldehyde, restricted azo dyes, heavy metals and other regulated hazardous substances; methods and sampling rules for chemical testing.
• Physical and mechanical safety — requirements for dimensional stability, color fastness, garment components and accessories (e.g., resistance of attachments, small parts for children’s products where applicable), footwear performance parameters and leather/ fur safety criteria.
• Labelling and marking — mandatory information on product labels/tags and rules for language, durability and placement; use of national or common conformity marks (EAC) depending on conformity assessment timing.
• Conformity assessment and documentation — procedures for certification or declaration of conformity, testing evidence (including acceptance of component/material test reports in some cases), and requirements for accompanying documents at customs.
• Market surveillance and transitional provisions — timelines for recognition of previously issued national conformity documents, requirements for customs submission and measures for non‑compliant products.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and exporters targeting the EAEU market, importers and distributors in EAEU member states, conformity‑assessment bodies and accredited testing laboratories, customs authorities and national market surveillance agencies, and in‑house regulatory/compliance teams at retailers and brands. Technical consultants and certification bodies commonly use the TR to prepare conformity dossiers and to advise on labeling and testing strategies.

Related standards

Other Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations (examples): TR CU 007/2011 (products intended for children and adolescents), TR CU 008/2011 (toys), TR CU 009/2011 (perfumery and cosmetics), TR CU 019/2011 (personal protective equipment), and later TRs and EAEU Council decisions that refine conformity procedures. National GOST standards and international textile standards (ISO, EN standards for chemical and physical tests, methods of sampling and labelling) are frequently referenced for test methods and voluntary conformity.

Keywords

light industry, textiles, clothing, footwear, leather, fur, carpets, TR CU 017/2011, TR TS 017/2011, EAC, conformity assessment, labelling, chemical safety, formaldehyde, azo dyes, testing methods, EAEU, Customs Union.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR TS 017/2011 (also cited as TR CU 017/2011) is the Customs Union / EAEU technical regulation setting mandatory safety, chemical and labeling requirements for light industry products placed on the common market of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union. It was adopted in 2011 and implemented for the single market beginning in 2012.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers safety (physical and mechanical), chemical hazards and labelling for a wide range of light‑industry goods — textiles, clothing, carpets, leather and fur products, footwear, non‑woven materials and related items — and prescribes conformity‑assessment procedures and documentation requirements. Annexes list product groups and specific limits/methods.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, exporters and importers dealing with EAEU markets; testing laboratories and accredited conformity‑assessment bodies; customs and market surveillance agencies; and compliance teams at brands and retailers. Certification consultants and testing houses frequently guide clients on TR compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The TR was adopted in 2011 and brought into force for the single market in 2012. It remains the controlling technical regulation for light‑industry products in the EAEU, but it has been subject to amendments and implementing decisions over time. Users should consult the consolidated (latest) text issued by EEC authorities or national regulators to ensure application of all amendments and clarifications.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — TR TS 017/2011 is one of many Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations adopted in 2011–2013 to harmonize product safety across the single customs territory (examples include TR CU 007/2011, TR CU 008/2011, TR CU 009/2011, TR CU 019/2011, etc.). These TRs together form the legal framework for EAC marking and conformity assessment in their respective product sectors.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Light industry, textile safety, leather, footwear, carpets, chemical limits, formaldehyde, azo dyes, EAC marking, conformity assessment, labelling, TR CU 017/2011, EAEU.