Factory audit (if applicable): The certification body may conduct an on - site audit of the production factory to ensure that the production process meets the requirements of the EAEU. For high - risk products, a factory audit is usually required .
Report preparation: The certification body compiles a certification report based on the test results and the factory audit situation .
Certificate issuance: After the certification body's review and approval, the EAC COC certificate is issued to the enterprise .
5. Certificate Features
EAC mark: Products with the EAC COC certificate must be marked with the EAC mark (a triangle composed of the letters "E", "A", and "C") on the product, packaging, or label. The height of the mark should not be less than 5 mm .
Certificate format: The EAC certificate is printed on an official certificate paper form, which has multiple anti - counterfeiting elements and is authenticated by the signature and seal of the recognized institution .
6. Example of Product Testing Standards
For different products, the specific testing standards are different. Taking medical devices as an example, if the product is a medical electrical device, it needs to comply with TR CU 004/2011 "On Safety of Low - Voltage Equipment", and the testing may include insulation strength, grounding protection, and leakage protection tests. For other products, corresponding technical regulations should be referred to for specific testing requirements .
7. Differences from other certifications
Compared with EAC DOC: EAC DOC is a self - declaration by the applicant, suitable for low - risk products, and only requires technical document review without factory audits. EAC COC, on the other hand, is a mandatory certification for high - risk products, usually requiring factory audits and product testing .
Compared with TR CU certification: TR CU certification is an earlier term. After the EAEU was established, the certification system was gradually unified under the EAC framework. The essence is the same, but the terminology and some detailed regulations have been updated .
8. Labeling requirements
Products with the EAC COC certificate must be marked with the EAC mark on the product and/or packaging. The EAC mark is composed of the letters "E", "A", and "C" in an equilateral triangle. The color of the mark should be chosen according to the color of the product label, and the minimum size of the basic dimension should not be less than 5 mm .
9. Annual review requirements
For the EAC COC certificate, in some cases, an annual review is required to ensure that the product continues to meet the relevant technical regulations. The specific review requirements are determined by the certification body according to the product characteristics and the certification scheme .