GOST-R (Russian National Certification) Full Guide 1. Basic Definition GOST-R = Государственный стандарт России Russian National State Standard certification system, managed by Rosstandart (Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology). Mark: PCT / RST circular logo (only valid for Russia territory) Core positioning: National supplementary certification for goods not covered by any TR CU (EAC) Technical Regulation Validity limit: Only Russia; cannot be used for Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan customs clearance Legal base: Russian Government Decree No.2425 (updated mandatory product list) Core Logical Rule (2026 Russia Customs Rule) If your product falls under any TR CU regulation → EAC (CU-TR) is mandatory, GOST-R is NOT accepted for customs clearance If no applicable TR CU exists for your goods → Mandatory GOST-R certificate/declaration required for import & sale in Russia Voluntary GOST-R: For products outside both mandatory EAC & mandatory GOST-R lists (marketing purpose only)