If you import underfloor or water pipe into Russia, Kazakhstan or anywhere in the EAEU, EAC conformity is the thing standing between your container and the border. It is not a “nice extra” a supplier quotes as an add-on; without the right ТР ТС document the goods cannot clear customs and cannot enter most tender and state-project dossiers. Here is what EAC actually is for a PEX-AL-PEX / PE-RT pipe, what our certification covers, and how to verify a supplier's document before you commit a deposit.
What “EAC” means for pipe
EAC (Евразийское соответствие) marks that a product meets the Eurasian Economic Union's Technical Regulations (ТР ТС). Pipe for heating and water supply is covered by the relevant ТР ТС depending on the product and its declared use. There are two forms, and the difference matters commercially:
- EAC Certificate of Conformity — issued by an accredited body; used for products in the higher-risk list.
- EAC Declaration of Conformity — the applicant declares conformity on test evidence, registered in the unified system; common for many construction polymer products.
Which one applies depends on the product and its declared use — ask the supplier to state it, and match the document type to what your customs broker and tender require.
Why it gates customs and tenders
At the EAEU border the clearance officer checks conformity documents against the goods; a mismatch or a missing certificate stops or re-routes the shipment. In tender and state-project dossiers the EAC document is routinely a mandatory attachment. So “we have EAC” is only useful if it is the correct document, in the right applicant name, and covering the exact model on your invoice.
What our certification covers
SANLI supplies its underfloor and plumbing range — PEX-AL-PEX, PE-RT / EVOH oxygen-barrier pipe and the associated fittings — with EAC conformity certification across the product line. We do not ask you to take that on trust: on request we provide the certificate or declaration and its number for the specific model you are ordering so you can verify it in the register before shipment, and the documents travel with the goods. We do not overstate scope — confirm the model-level coverage for your exact size and barrier class rather than assuming it.
Five things to verify in any supplier's EAC document
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Certificate vs Declaration, and the ТР ТС number | The document type must match the product and what your customs / tender demand |
| Holder / applicant name | It must line up with the exporter and the invoice, or goods and paperwork will not agree |
| Scope covers your SKU | A generic pipe certificate may not name your size / barrier class / fitting |
| Validity status in the unified register | A suspended or expired certificate is worth nothing at the border |
| Tech-file & test-report availability | Tenders and audits ask for the supporting evidence, not just the certificate page |
How to verify it yourself
EAC certificates and declarations are entered in the unified EAEU conformity register. Before paying a deposit, take the document number from the supplier, look it up, and confirm it is active, names that legal entity, and lists your product. This is a two-minute check that filters out both sloppy and dishonest suppliers — a serious factory expects it and hands over the number readily.