TR TS 022/2011 PDF

Full title and description

TR TS 022/2011 — Technical Regulation of the (Customs) Union: "Food products in part of their labelling" (commonly published as TR CU / TR TS 022/2011). The regulation sets mandatory, harmonised labelling rules for foodstuffs placed on the market within the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) territory to ensure truthful consumer information and the free movement of food products across member states.

Abstract

TR TS 022/2011 prescribes mandatory information, presentation and content requirements for labels and packaging of prepackaged food products (name, ingredient list, net quantity, date marking, storage and usage information, manufacturer/importer data, nutrition and GMO information where applicable, EAC conformity marking, etc.). It is intended to prevent misleading or incomplete labelling and to protect consumer rights within the EAEU. The regulation was adopted in 2011 and brought into force for circulation in the Union territory in mid‑2013.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (applies within the EAEU / former Customs Union member states; subject to later amendments and clarifications).
• Publication date: Adopted by the Customs Union decision on 9 December 2011; entered into force for market circulation in 2013 (commonly quoted effective date: 1 July 2013).
• Publisher: Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) — Technical regulation adopted by the Customs Union Commission / EEC.
• ICS / categories: Food technology (ICS 67 — e.g. food products in general; methods of analysis; prepackaged/prepared foods).
• Edition / version: Original text: TR TS 022/2011 (Decision No. 881 of 9 Dec 2011). The regulation has received subsequent amendments/clarifications (notably editorial and content updates published after 2011; some changes incorporated in later consolidated versions).
• Number of pages: Varies by publication and language/format (commonly available PDFs: ~29–31 pages depending on the edition and formatting).

Scope

Applies to labelling of food products destined for circulation within the common customs territory of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union. The regulation covers presentation and mandatory content of labelling on primary and transport packaging for prepackaged foods; it does not apply to foods prepared and supplied in catering establishments for immediate consumption or to personal/home-produced food not intended for sale. National or other technical regulations for particular food types remain applicable where explicitly referenced.

Key topics and requirements

• Mandatory label elements: product name (true nature), list of ingredients (in descending order by weight), net quantity, date of manufacture/marking (best before/use by), shelf life, storage conditions and instructions for use.
• Manufacturer / packer / importer identification: full name and address of the manufacturer, authorised representative or importer must be present on the label.
• Allergen declaration: substances causing allergies/intolerances must be clearly indicated (emphasised within the ingredients list).
• Nutrition information and specific declarations: rules for nutritional value presentation, energy value, macronutrients, and requirements to indicate presence of GMOs when applicable.
• Formation of product name and "trade" or invented names: name must accurately characterise the food and not mislead; invented or trade names (where used) must be placed close to the product name and not create confusion.
• Language and legibility: mandatory information must be in the state language(s) of the EAEU country of sale (commonly Russian or official language of the member state) and meet minimum legibility/ font size requirements described in the regulation.
• EAC marking and conformity context: labelling rules operate together with conformity assessment requirements (EAC marking and TR CU certification/declaration where applicable) for placing products on EAEU markets.

Typical use and users

Primary users are food manufacturers, importers, brand owners, label designers, regulatory compliance teams, certification bodies and market surveillance authorities operating in or exporting to the EAEU states (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan). Companies preparing labels for products destined to those markets consult TR TS 022/2011 to ensure legal compliance and to avoid trade or enforcement problems.

Related standards

Related regional and international documents include other EAEU technical regulations (e.g., TR CU 021/2011 on food safety where composition and safety are regulated), national GOST standards that interact with labelling rules, and international guidance such as Codex Alimentarius general labelling standard and EU food-labelling rules — these are commonly referenced for harmonisation and best practice.

Keywords

food labelling, labelling requirements, TR TS 022/2011, TR CU 022/2011, EAEU, Customs Union, EAC mark, ingredients, allergens, nutrition declaration, shelf life, manufacturer, product name, packaging, conformity.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR TS 022/2011 (also referenced as TR CU 022/2011) is the Customs Union / EAEU technical regulation that sets mandatory requirements for labelling of food products placed on the market within the Union territory.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers required label content (name, ingredients, net quantity, dates, storage and use instructions, manufacturer/importer details), presentation and legibility rules, allergen and nutrition information requirements, and related labelling provisions to prevent misleading consumers. It applies primarily to prepackaged foods and to transport packaging for foods in circulation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Food producers, importers, label and packaging designers, regulatory compliance specialists, testing and certification bodies, and government market surveillance authorities when assessing conformity and labelling compliance for products sold in the EAEU.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The regulation itself remains a primary, in‑force regional legal act (adopted 9 December 2011 and applied from 2013) but it has been subject to subsequent amendments and clarifications; users should consult the latest consolidated text or official EEC publications for up-to-date consolidated wording and any recent amendments before finalising labels.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — TR TS 022/2011 is one of the Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations (the TR CU / TR TS series) that together establish harmonised technical and safety rules across many product categories for the Customs Union / EAEU. It commonly interacts with other food- and safety-related TRs (for example TR CU 021/2011 on food safety).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: food labelling, ingredients, allergens, nutrition declaration, product name, shelf life, storage conditions, manufacturer/importer, EAC, TR CU 022/2011.