TR TS 030/2012 PDF

Full title and description

Technical Regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 030/2012 — "On requirements for lubricants, oils and special fluids". The regulation sets mandatory safety, labeling, packaging and conformity-assessment requirements for lubricants, mineral and synthetic oils, hydraulic fluids, brake and cooling fluids, greases and certain special fluids placed on the market within the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union territory. Adopted by the Commission (Decision No. 59) on 20 July 2012; entered into force 1 March 2014.

Abstract

TR TS 030/2012 establishes uniform mandatory technical and safety requirements for the formulation, marking, documentation and circulation of lubricants, oils and special fluids to protect health, safety and the environment and to prevent misleading of consumers. It defines product categories covered, excluding certain vegetable/animal oils and defence-supplied items, and sets conformity-assessment routes (declaration or certificate) and marking expectations within the Union.

General information

• Status: In force (active) within the Customs Union / EAEU market.
• Publication date: Adopted 20 July 2012; entered into force 1 March 2014.
• Publisher: Eurasian Economic Commission / Commission of the Customs Union (EEC).
• ICS / categories: Petroleum and related technologies — lubricants and related products (commonly ICS 75.100; related subcategories such as hydraulic fluids ICS 75.120).
• Edition / version: TR TS 030/2012 (original adoption by Decision No. 59 of 20 July 2012).
• Number of pages: Official text and consolidated Russian / English translations are published in multi-page legal/technical documents; published PDF/vendor packages typically range in the low tens of pages (varies by included annexes and language version).

Scope

The regulation applies to lubricants, oils and special fluids introduced into circulation on the single customs territory of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union. Covered products include motor oils, transmission oils, hydraulic oils, industrial and turbine oils, compressor oils, base oils, greases, brake and cooling fluids and certain special-purpose fluids and their waste/derived products when subject to circulation. Exclusions and specific exceptions are listed in the text (for example, oils of purely vegetable or animal origin, defence-supplied items and exports outside the Union are treated separately).

Key topics and requirements

• Product classification and definitions for lubricants, oils and special fluids (grouping by application and composition).
• Safety and environmental requirements: limits on harmful constituents, handling and storage safety, and requirements intended to protect human and environmental health.
• Labeling and packaging rules (mandatory information on labels, language/marking requirements and packaging safety), additional to general food/packaging regs where applicable.
• Conformity assessment procedures — declaration of conformity or certification by bodies accredited in the Union; test protocols and accredited laboratory testing where required; EAC marking for compliant products.
• Reference to lists of harmonized / interstate standards for testing and performance (annexes list applicable standards and test methods).
• Specific technical limits and composition requirements for certain fluids (periodic updates; for example, limits on methanol content in some coolants/coolants-related amendments have been recorded in later clarifications).
• Transitional provisions and timelines for existing conformity documents at the moment of entry into force; product categories requiring customs presentation of conformity documents are periodically updated by Commission decisions.

Typical use and users

Primary users are lubricant and chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and exporters operating in EAEU countries (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan). Other typical users include conformity-assessment bodies and accredited testing laboratories, customs authorities, regulatory agencies and product compliance consultants who apply the regulation to obtain unified EAC certificates or declarations and to ensure compliant labeling and documentation.

Related standards

Related technical regulations and standards commonly referenced alongside TR TS 030/2012 include: TR CU 005/2011 (packaging safety), TR CU 022/2011 (food labeling — where relevant for incidental contact products), TR CU 041/2017 (safety of chemical products — overarching chemical regulation whose scope and entry into force have interplayed with product-specific TRs), and various interstate (GOST/ISO-based) test standards for lubricants and oils (ISO 6743 family, national interstate standards listed in TR annexes).

Keywords

TR TS 030/2012; CU TR 030/2012; lubricants; oils; special fluids; EAC; conformity assessment; certification; declaration of conformity; labeling; packaging; hydraulic fluids; motor oils; greases; Eurasian Economic Commission.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: TR TS 030/2012 is a binding technical regulation of the Customs Union / Eurasian Economic Union that sets mandatory requirements for lubricants, oils and special fluids placed on the Union market (adopted 20 July 2012, in force 1 March 2014).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, safety and environmental requirements, composition limits where specified, labeling and packaging obligations, required conformity-assessment procedures (declaration or certificate), testing and marking (EAC) for lubricants, oils and certain special fluids traded within the Union territory. Some product categories and exceptions are listed in the regulation text.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, importers and distributors of lubricants and related fluids for the EAEU market; accredited testing laboratories and certification bodies; customs and regulatory authorities; and compliance advisors preparing conformity dossiers and labelling.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As adopted, TR TS 030/2012 entered into force on 1 March 2014 and has been applied within the Union. Other Union-level regulations (for example the broader chemical regulation TR EAEU 041/2017) have been developed and their interaction with product-specific TRs has been managed through decisions and transition timelines; users should verify the current consolidated texts and recent Commission decisions or amendments for updates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — TR TS 030/2012 is one of a suite of Customs Union / EAEU technical regulations addressing product safety across sectors (other related TRs include TR TS 005/2011 on packaging, TR TS 029/2012 on food additives, TR TS 033/2013 on milk/dairy, TR TS 034/2013 on meat, etc.). The TR numbering reflects the Regulation series adopted by the Commission.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Lubricants, oils, special fluids, EAC, conformity assessment, certification, declaration, labeling, packaging, safety, TR TS 030/2012, Customs Union / EAEU.