TR CU 004 Certification

What is TR CU 004?

TR CU 004 refers to a specific Technical Regulation of the Customs Union, which is part of the regulatory framework used in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). This technical regulation deals with the safety of low-voltage equipment.

Overview of TR CU 004/2011

Full Title

Technical Regulation of the Customs Union “On the Safety of Low-Voltage Equipment”

Adopted

15 July 2011

Purpose

To ensure that low-voltage electrical equipment meets safety standards for protection against electric shock, fire hazards, and other risks associated with electrical equipment

What does technical regulation 004/2011 apply to?

The technical regulation on the safety of low-voltage equipment regulates the production of products, which include electrical circuits operating at low voltage. At the same time, certain categories (medical equipment, products for nuclear power plants, etc.) are not subject to the requirements of the regulations.

Scope

Equipment and appliances for cooking;
Devices for washing and ironing;
Devices for regulating the microclimate in residential and industrial premises;
Means and devices of maintaining hygiene;
Gaming machines and equipment of household importance;
personal computers and other computer equipment;
lighting equipment; televisions and radio equipment;
electric musical instruments;
switches and devices designed to branch electricity;
cords, cable, adapters and other accessories;

Exclusions

equipment used for defence;
equipment used in particularly dangerous conditions, in the event of an explosion
low-voltage electrical appliances used in the operation of nuclear power plants;
equipment for use in transport;

Upon receipt of the certificate of conformity, manufacturers engaged in serial production of products can use it for 5 years. If we are talking about the production of single goods, the certificate of conformity is issued only once and is valid indefinitely.