The Technical Regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products sets the obligatory requirements for products of the light industry,such as clothing and shoes,with the aim of protecting people's lives and health.In addition,the regulation provides preventive measures regarding behavior that might irritate consumers.

The Technical Regulation was developed to establish uniform and binding requirements for light industry products and to enable the free movement of products within the Eurasian Customs Union.

The conformity assessment procedure and the conformity marking are provided for each product of the light industry.

The compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products is a prerequisite for successful access to the markets of Russia and the EAEU.

Adopted on December 9,2011

Came into force on July 1,2012

Until December 31,2012,it was possible to introduce products of the light industry into the customs union,if the products met the requirements of national conformity rules such as GOST.From 2013 onwards only products certified or declared according to the TR CU 017/2011 may be placed on the market.

Application area of TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products

The Technical Regulation TR CU 017/2011 On safety of light industry products extends to the following products:

textiles

clothing

machine-made carpets and floor coverings

leather goods

felt and non-woven goods

shoes

fur and garments made of fur

imitation leather

From the 28th of September 2016 onwards the following products are also subject to conformity assessment:

kitchen and table linen

towels and bath towels

cloths and towels

Detailed requirements for the products are listed in Annex I of the Technical Regulation TR CU 017/2011.

According to TR CU 017/2011 no conformity assessment is needed for:

used and second hand products

custom-made items

medical products

special clothing,uniform,protective equipment-PPE and the substances for such products

clothes for children

textiles and fabrics for the manufacture of packaging

materials for industrial use

souvenirs and crafts

sport uniforms and products

wigs,etc.

According to TR CU 017/2011 the following pieces are subject to the EAC Declaration:

mid or shell layer

hosiery

fabrics and materials for underwear,bed linen and towels

clothes made of leather and fur

knitwear

headwear

shoes,except felt shoes

machine-made carpets and floor coverings

According to TR CU 017/2011 the following pieces are subject to EAC Certification:

underwear,corsets and swimwear

bed linen

arm and leg wear

The period of validity of the conformity certificates,EAC Declaration or EAC Certificate is up to five years.