Kazakhstan has a highly structured product compliance system largely harmonized with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which it is a full member. As a result, most regulated goods must meet EAEU Technical Regulations (TR CU or TR EAEU) and be marked with the EAC logo to be sold or imported.

Key Authorities:

• Committee of Technical Regulation and Metrology (KAZSTANDARD) – Develops national standards, oversees conformity assessment, and implements EAEU technical regulations.

• Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Regulates medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and cosmetics, including product registration and market authorization.

• Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry – Manages type approval for telecom and radio-frequency equipment.

• Kazakhstan Customs (State Revenue Committee) – Verifies compliance documents at the border and ensures conformity with EAEU requirements.

Key Compliance Elements:

• EAEU Conformity Requirements:

  • Most products fall under one or more EAEU Technical Regulations (TR CU / TR EAEU).

  • Conformity is demonstrated through:

    • Declaration of Conformity (DoC) or

    • Certificate of Conformity (CoC)

  • Products that pass must bear the EAC mark before entering the Kazakh market.

• Product Registration:

  • Required for:

    • Medical devices

    • Pharmaceuticals

    • Cosmetics

    • Biologically active supplements (BAS)

  • Registration is managed by the National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices and includes safety dossiers, test reports, and labeling review.

• Telecom Type Approval:

  • All wireless and telecom products must be type approved in Kazakhstan.

  • Approval involves technical documentation, possibly local testing, and results in an official certificate or notification.

• Labeling Requirements:

  • Labels must be in Kazakh and Russian, and include:

    • Product name

    • Country of origin

    • Manufacturer/importer contact

    • Usage instructions and warnings

    • Shelf life/expiration (if applicable)

    • Certification or registration number (EAC, MoH, telecom ID)

• Import Oversight:

  • Importers must present:

    • EAC Certificate or DoC

    • Registration certificates (for health-related goods)

    • Commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin