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Russian customs rejects EAC certificate for export to Russia, saying the applicant and manufacturer don't match—what's going on?

Conclusion: EAC (the unified certification of the Eurasian Economic Union; one certificate is valid across member states such as Russia, Belarus, and

How long does EAC certification for exports to Russia take now? What should be done if the certificate is questioned during customs clearance?

Conclusion: The EAC certification (the unified certification of the Eurasian Economic Union, required for exports to Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and

Do electronic products exported to Russia require EAC certification? I've heard it's very troublesome—how long does it take and how much does it cost?

The duration and cost of EAC certification (the unified certification of the Eurasian Economic Union, which is mandatory for exports to Russia, Kazakh

What is the difference between CE certification and FCC certification?

CE is the EU compliance system, covering multiple dimensions such as safety (LVD), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radio (RED), and chemicals (Ro

Is REACH mandatory for exports to the EU?

REACH covers almost all "articles" circulating in the EU. There is no choice of "whether to do it or not," only a difference in "how to fulfill the ob

What is the difference between RoHS and REACH?

RoHS is a "blacklist" that explicitly restricts 10 substances in electrical and electronic products (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB,

What certifications are required for exporting Bluetooth earphones and WiFi devices to the EU?

Follow CE-RED (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU), which covers three areas in one set: radio frequency performance (EN 300 328, etc.), electromagn

What certifications are required for textile exports to the EU?

Textiles are generally not within the scope of CE directives and do not require the CE mark. What is actually required: REACH (SVHC notification + res

What certifications are required for exporting toys to the EU?

Follow the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and apply the CE mark. The core tests are EN 71-1 (physical and mechanical), EN 71-2 (flammability), and EN

What certifications are actually required for foreign trade exports? Is there a master table?

The judgment logic follows two axes: "destination + product category." For the EU, look at the CE directive groups (electrical LVD/EMC, radio RED, mac

Do I need to worry about dual-use item export controls when occasionally selling sensors in cross-border e-commerce?

Yes. Some sensors, chips, etc. may be dual-use items (usable for both civilian and military purposes) and are regulated under the Regulations on Expor

Amazon Suddenly Requires an RSL Report — What Is It? Will My Listing Be Delisted Without One?

Conclusion: RSL (Restricted Substances List) is a chemical substance restriction requirement set by brands or retailers, and platforms such as Amazon

What is the process for obtaining CE certification?

The standard CE certification process consists of five steps: ① Product classification, confirming which directives apply; ② Standard matching, lockin

How are food contact materials tested? How are test conditions selected?

The key to FCM testing is to "simulate actual conditions of use": select the simulant according to the type of food contacted (10% ethanol or water fo

The goods have already been detained at customs—can they still be remedied?

It depends on the situation: ① Missing certificates (e.g., missing COC, missing SC)—if the goods have not yet been released, inspection at the destina