RoHS (EAEU TR 037/2016)

Technical Regulation of the EAEU 037/2016 “On restriction of use of hazardous substances in electrical and radio-electronic products” was adopted by the Decision of Board of the Eurasian economic commission of August 29, 2017, No 113.

Scope of regulation

This technical regulation establishes mandatory requirements for limiting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and radio electronics products put into circulation on the territory of the Union to ensure their free movement.

Obligatory CoC list

EAEU TR 037/2016 regulation doesn’t have obligatory CoC list

Obligatory DoC list

The electrical equipment falls in scope of next list should be applied as EAC DoC:

  1. Household equipment:
  • for cooking and storing food and mechanization of kitchen work, as well as other kitchen equipment;
  • for processing (washing, ironing, drying, cleaning) of linen, clothes and shoes;
  • for cleaning and cleaning of premises;
  • to maintain and adjust the indoor microclimate;
  • sanitary and hygienic;
  • for hair, nails and skin care;
  • for body heating;
  • vibration massage;gaming, sports and exercise equipment;
  • audio and video equipment, television and radio broadcasting receivers;
  • sewing and knitting;
  • power supplies, chargers, voltage stabilizers;
  • for gardening;
  • for aquariums and garden reservoirs;
  • electric pumps;
  • electric and electronic clocks;
  • calculators;
  1. Electronic computers and devices connected to them, including their combinations:
  • servers, system blocks of personal computers;
  • laptops;
  • tablet, pocket, handheld and other small-sized computers;
  • keyboards, manipulators, trackers and other control and input devices (computer mice, joysticks, helmets, glasses);
  • removable storage devices;
  • monitors;
  • printers;
  • scanners;
  • speakers and headphones;
  • multimedia projectors;
  • readers of biometric information;
  • webcams;
  • modems;
  • uninterruptible power supply units.
  1. Telecommunication facilities (terminal telecommunication devices):
  • fixed and mobile phones;
  • pay phones;
  • telefaxes;
  • telexes;
  • portable and portable radio stations;
  • radio frequency identification tags.
  1. Copiers and other electrical office (office) equipment.
  2. Electrified tools (manual and portable electric machines).
  3. Light sources and lighting equipment, including equipment built into furniture.
  4. Electric musical instruments.
  5. Slot machines and trading.
  6. Cash registers, ticket printing machines, ID card readers, ATMs, information kiosks.
  7. Cables, wires and cords intended for use at a rated voltage of no more than 500 V AC and (or) DC, with the exception of fiber-optic cables.
  8. Automatic switches and protective disconnection devices.
  9. Fire, security and fire alarm detectors.

Exceptions of regulation

The EAEU TR 037/2016 CU TR does not apply to:

  • high voltage electrical equipment suitable for use at nominal voltage from 1000 VAC (alternating current) and of 1500 VDC (direct current);
  • technical devices is not designed for autonomous use and not included in obligatory DoC list;
  • electrical toys;
  • photovoltaic panels (solar panels), which are part of electrical engineering and radio electronics products;
  • electrical and radio electronics are intended for use in space objects;
  • electric equipment for use on air, water, ground and underground transports;
  • batteries;
  • pre-owned electrical and radio electronics;
  • measuring tools;
  • medical products.

Confirmation of conformity

The low-voltage equipment should undergo the procedure of confirmation of conformity in the forms of certification or declaration (Certificate of Conformity, Declaration of Conformity)

Marking requirements

Marking, labelling, user manual and technical documentation requirements

See also

  1. Technical Regulation of the Customs Union 004/2011 “On safety of the low-voltage equipment”
  2. Technical Regulation of the Customs Union 010/2011 “On safety of machinery and equipment”
  3. Technical Regulation of the Customs Union 020/2011 “Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment”
  4. Technical Regulation of the EAEU 037/2016 “On restriction of use of hazardous substances in electrical and radio-electronic products”