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China-to-Kazakhstan Household Refrigerator Compliance Gap Matrix
AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of Chinese household refrigerator compliance (CCC, GB 4706.13, GB 12021.2) against Kazakhstan / EAEU market-access requirements: the EAC conformity mark under TR CU 004/2011 (LVD) and TR CU 020/2011 (EMC), GOST IEC 60335-2-24 safety, the EAEU energy-efficiency label, R-600a refrigerant handling, and the in-country importer / registration requirement.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Kazakhstan (EAEU / EAC) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility — Household Refrigerating Appliances (EAEU TR CU 020/2011 + GOST CISPR 14 series) | China's EMC requirements for household appliances (including refrigerators) are primarily governed by GB 4343.1-2018 （Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission limits and measurement methods; mandatory, equivalent to CISPR 14-1:2016） and GB/T 4343.2-2020 （Part 2: Immunity; recommended, equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015）. For harmonic emissions, GB 17625.1-2022 （mandatory, IDT IEC 61000-3-2:2020） applies. These standards are enforced under the CCC mandatory certification regime administered by SAMR/CNCA. Because both GB 4343.1 and GOST CISPR 14-1 transpose the same CISPR 14-1 base, the underlying emission limits are closely aligned, but CNAS test reports against GB 4343.1 are not directly accepted as the basis for an EAC conformity document under TR CU 020/2011.GB 4343.1-2018 — Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics of household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission limits and measurement methods (mandatory; equivalent to CISPR 14-1:2016; enforced under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB/T 4343.2-2020 — Part 2: Immunity — product family standard (recommended; equivalent to CISPR 14-2:2015) GB 17625.1-2022 — Limits for harmonic current emissions ≤ 16 A/phase (mandatory; IDT IEC 61000-3-2:2020) |
Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment placed on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market is governed by Technical Regulation of the Customs Union TR CU 020/2011 （Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment）. For household appliances including refrigerators, the applicable harmonised emission standard is GOST CISPR 14-1 （Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission） and the immunity standard is GOST CISPR 14-2 （Part 2: Immunity）; harmonic current emissions are addressed by GOST IEC 61000-3-2 where applicable. These GOST standards transpose the international CISPR 14 / IEC 61000 series. Compliance with TR CU 020/2011 is demonstrated through the EAC mark, normally by declaration of conformity registered by an EAEU-established applicant in the unified EAEU register; for household appliances a certification route is also available. EMC and low-voltage safety (TR CU 004/2011) are commonly assessed together and covered by a single combined EAC document for the appliance.TR CU 020/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment (EAEU; EAC mark) GOST CISPR 14-1 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus — Part 1: Emission (harmonised under TR CU 020/2011) GOST CISPR 14-2 — Part 2: Immunity — product family standard (harmonised under TR CU 020/2011) GOST IEC 61000-3-2 — Limits for harmonic current emissions (≤ 16 A/phase input) — supplementary where applicable |
The technical content gap between GB 4343.1-2018 (CISPR 14-1:2016) and GOST CISPR 14-1 is limited for most refrigerator types because both transpose CISPR 14-1, but procedural gaps remain: (1) Re-issuance obligation — the EAC declaration or certificate must cite the GOST CISPR 14 standards; testing must be performed or reviewed by an EAEU-accredited laboratory; CNAS reports against GB 4343.1 cannot substitute without re-issuance under TR CU 020/2011; (2) Combined EAC document — EMC (TR CU 020/2011) and safety (TR CU 004/2011) are usually covered by a single combined EAC document held by an EAEU-established applicant and registered in the unified EAEU register; (3) Inverter compressor models — modern refrigerators with variable-speed inverter compressors generate switching emissions; manufacturers should confirm their existing test data covers inverter-specific emission configurations against the GOST CISPR 14-1 edition adopted in the EAEU.[INFORMATIONAL] EMC compliance under TR CU 020/2011 is mandatory for placing household refrigerators on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market. GOST CISPR 14-1 (emission) and GOST CISPR 14-2 (immunity) are the applicable harmonised standards. Chinese CCC EMC test data (GB 4343.1-2018) cannot be directly used for an EAC document; testing or review at an EAEU-accredited laboratory and an EAC document held by an EAEU-established applicant are required. Inverter-compressor models warrant particular attention to emission test coverage. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — TR CU 020/20112026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Efficiency — EAEU Energy-Efficiency Requirements for Household Refrigerating Appliances | China's mandatory energy-efficiency standard for household refrigerating appliances is GB 12021.2-2015 （Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators）, establishing grades （Grade 1 most efficient, Grade 5 minimum threshold） and minimum annual energy consumption limits. It is mandatory and enforced by SAMR under the China Energy Label system administered by the NDRC; products must display the China Energy Label before sale. The GB 12021.2 grade framework and test basis differ from the EAEU energy-efficiency class methodology — Chinese grades and EAEU energy-efficiency classes are not directly comparable and a re-evaluation to EAEU methodology is required.GB 12021.2-2015 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (mandatory; enforced by SAMR/NDRC under China Energy Label system) GB/T 8059-2016 — Household and similar refrigerating appliances (test method standard, aligned with IEC 62552 series) |
Household refrigerating appliances placed on the Kazakhstan market are subject to EAEU energy-efficiency requirements. Energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices in the Eurasian Economic Union is addressed through the EAEU energy-efficiency framework （including the EAEU technical regulation on energy efficiency of energy-consuming devices） and the supporting GOST standards for measuring refrigerator energy consumption （GOST IEC 62552 series — Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods）. Appliances must meet the applicable energy-efficiency class threshold and the energy consumption must be measured to the harmonised GOST test methods. Conformity is demonstrated within the EAEU conformity-assessment system and the energy-efficiency class is shown on the EAEU energy-efficiency label affixed to the appliance and shown at point of sale （see row frigkz-energy-002）. The EAEU energy-efficiency class scale and calculation basis differ from China's GB 12021.2 grade, so a Chinese grade does not automatically map to an EAEU class.EAEU energy-efficiency framework for energy-consuming devices (EAEU technical regulation / Eurasian Economic Commission requirements on energy efficiency) GOST IEC 62552 series — Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods (harmonised measurement standards for energy efficiency) EAEU energy-efficiency label requirement (see row frigkz-energy-002) |
Two gaps exist between Chinese energy compliance and EAEU energy-efficiency requirements: (1) Different class basis — the EAEU energy-efficiency class is calculated on EAEU methodology, while GB 12021.2-2015 uses a 1-to-5 grade framework. A Chinese Grade 1 or Grade 2 rating does not guarantee the equivalent EAEU energy-efficiency class without re-evaluation; energy consumption must be measured to the GOST IEC 62552 series accepted in the EAEU. (2) Documentation and label — the EAEU energy-efficiency class must be established for the model and shown on the EAEU energy-efficiency label （see frigkz-energy-002）; the Chinese China Energy Label cannot serve as the EAEU label. Because the 220/380 V 50 Hz grid matches China, the appliance's electrical operating point is unchanged, but the energy-consumption figures must still be re-expressed under the EAEU class system.[INFORMATIONAL] EAEU energy-efficiency requirements are mandatory for household refrigerators placed on the Kazakhstan market. Chinese GB 12021.2 grades do not substitute for the EAEU energy-efficiency class — energy consumption must be measured to the GOST IEC 62552 series and the EAEU class established. The Chinese China Energy Label does not satisfy EAEU labelling; the EAEU energy-efficiency label is required (see frigkz-energy-002). | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — energy-efficiency requirements2026-06-15 · reference |
| Energy Labelling — EAEU Energy-Efficiency Label for Household Refrigerating Appliances | China's energy labelling for household refrigerators is the China Energy Label （CEL） system under the Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels （NDRC/SAMR, revised 2016）. The China Energy Label displays a 1-to-5 grade scale （1 highest, 5 minimum threshold） and annual energy consumption, administered through the China National Institute of Standardization （CNIS） under NDRC/SAMR; manufacturers self-declare the grade based on GB 12021.2 testing. The CEL format, grade scale, and language differ from the EAEU energy-efficiency label and the Chinese label cannot serve as the EAEU label without re-evaluation and re-issuance in Russian under the EAEU class system.Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR 2016 revision) — China Energy Label framework GB 12021.2-2015 — Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for household refrigerators (underlying grade standard) |
Household refrigerating appliances placed on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market must bear the EAEU energy-efficiency label displaying the energy-efficiency class, the annual energy consumption （kWh/annum）, and the principal product parameters （such as compartment volumes and, where applicable, noise level）, in accordance with the EAEU requirements on energy-efficiency labelling of energy-consuming devices. The label content and format are set by the EAEU framework and the supporting GOST standards; the class shown must correspond to energy consumption measured to the GOST IEC 62552 series. The label and accompanying information must be presented in Russian （and Kazakh where required） and the label must be available at point of sale and in commercial listings. The supplier / importer established in the EAEU is responsible for ensuring the correct class is declared and the label is affixed.EAEU requirements on energy-efficiency labelling of energy-consuming devices (Eurasian Economic Commission) GOST IEC 62552 series — Household refrigerating appliances — Characteristics and test methods (basis for the declared energy consumption and class) EAEU energy-efficiency class framework (see row frigkz-energy-001) |
The Chinese China Energy Label cannot be used as the EAEU energy-efficiency label: (1) Class basis and scale differ — the EAEU energy-efficiency class must be established for the model, while the CEL shows a 1-to-5 grade; the figures must be re-expressed under EAEU methodology and consumption measured to the GOST IEC 62552 series; (2) Language and format — the EAEU label and accompanying information must be in Russian （and Kazakh where required） and follow the EAEU label format; (3) Responsibility — the EAEU-established supplier / importer must ensure the correct class is declared and the label affixed at point of sale and in commercial listings. There is no cross-recognition between the China Energy Label and the EAEU energy-efficiency label.[INFORMATIONAL] The EAEU energy-efficiency label is a mandatory requirement for household refrigerators on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market. The Chinese China Energy Label does not satisfy this obligation — the model's energy consumption must be measured to the GOST IEC 62552 series, the EAEU energy-efficiency class established, and a Russian-language EAEU label affixed and shown at point of sale by the EAEU-established supplier or importer. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — energy-efficiency labelling2026-06-15 · reference |
| EAC Conformity Mark — Combined EAEU Conformity Assessment (TR CU 004/2011 LVD + TR CU 020/2011 EMC + EAEU energy efficiency) | In China, household refrigerating appliances require China Compulsory Certification （CCC） covering both safety （GB 4706.13） and EMC （GB 4343.1） before sale. CCC is a mandatory third-party certification administered by CNCA-designated certification bodies; it does not involve manufacturer self-declaration. Energy labelling （China Energy Label based on GB 12021.2） is a separate mandatory requirement administered by NDRC/SAMR. China's restriction of hazardous substances regime （China RoHS / GB/T 26572 and the management measures for electrical and electronic products） is administered separately. There is no single CE/EAC-equivalent mark in China: CCC covers safety/EMC, the China Energy Label covers energy, and these are separately issued and displayed.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — safety (GB 4706.13) + EMC (GB 4343.1); mandatory; administered by CNCA/SAMR China Energy Label — Measures for the Administration of Energy Efficiency Labels (NDRC/SAMR); based on GB 12021.2-2015 China RoHS — GB/T 26572 and management measures for restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products (administered separately) |
Household refrigerating appliances placed on the Kazakhstan market must bear the EAC （Eurasian Conformity） mark, demonstrating conformity with all applicable EAEU Technical Regulations. For a standard household refrigerator this means conformity with at minimum: (1) TR CU 004/2011 （safety of low-voltage equipment, assessed against GOST IEC 60335-2-24）; (2) TR CU 020/2011 （electromagnetic compatibility, assessed against the GOST CISPR 14 series）; (3) the EAEU energy-efficiency requirements and energy-efficiency label. In addition, restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment is addressed by TR EAEU 037/2016 （a RoHS-style regime restricting lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and certain flame retardants）. Conformity to TR CU 004/2011 and TR CU 020/2011 is normally demonstrated by a single combined certificate or declaration of conformity issued by an EAEU-accredited certification body, registered in the unified EAEU register; the EAC mark is then affixed to the product and packaging. Product markings, rating plate, and user documentation must be in Russian （and Kazakh where required）.TR CU 004/2011 — On the safety of low-voltage equipment (assessed against GOST IEC 60335-2-24) TR CU 020/2011 — Electromagnetic compatibility of technical equipment (assessed against GOST CISPR 14 series) TR EAEU 037/2016 — Restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products (RoHS-style regime) EAEU energy-efficiency requirements and energy-efficiency label (see rows frigkz-energy-001 / frigkz-energy-002) EAC (Eurasian Conformity) mark — affixed after conformity assessment; certificate/declaration registered in the unified EAEU register |
Chinese manufacturers must build a complete EAEU conformity package — CCC and the China Energy Label do not substitute for any EAEU requirement: (1) Combined EAC certificate / declaration — covering TR CU 004/2011 （safety, GOST IEC 60335-2-24） and TR CU 020/2011 （EMC, GOST CISPR 14）, issued by an EAEU-accredited body and registered in the unified EAEU register; (2) TR EAEU 037/2016 hazardous-substances conformity — a separate declaration may be required; (3) EAEU energy-efficiency class and label （see frigkz-energy rows）; (4) EAC mark affixed to product and packaging; (5) Russian-language （and where required Kazakh-language） rating plate, markings, and user instructions; (6) an EAEU-established applicant / importer to hold the EAC document （see frigkz-market-002）. Because the 220/380 V 50 Hz grid matches China, no voltage re-engineering is needed, but every conformity document and mark must be obtained anew under the EAEU regime.[INFORMATIONAL] The EAC mark (covering TR CU 004/2011 safety, TR CU 020/2011 EMC, EAEU energy efficiency, and TR EAEU 037/2016 hazardous substances) is mandatory for Kazakhstan / EAEU market access for household refrigerators. Chinese CCC and the China Energy Label are entirely separate systems — neither substitutes for the EAC certificate/declaration, the EAEU energy-efficiency label, or the Russian-language documentation. The 220/380 V 50 Hz grid matches China, so no voltage re-engineering is needed, but all EAEU conformity must be obtained anew. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — Technical Regulations / EAC conformity2026-06-15 · reference |
| In-Country Importer / EAEU-Established Applicant — Holder of the EAC Conformity Document | China has no direct regulatory equivalent requiring an export manufacturer to act through a foreign-country resident legal applicant that holds the conformity document and serves as responsible economic operator abroad. Under the CCC domestic regime, the certification holder is the responsible party for the Chinese domestic market only; that role does not extend to or satisfy EAEU requirements. Chinese export manufacturers typically appoint overseas distributors or trading companies on a commercial basis, without a statutory obligation equivalent to the EAEU-established applicant / importer requirement.N/A — no direct Chinese regulatory equivalent for the EAEU-established applicant / importer obligation | Under the EAEU conformity-assessment system, the EAC certificate or declaration of conformity for an imported product must be applied for and held by an applicant established in the Eurasian Economic Union — typically the in-country （Kazakhstan or other EAEU member state） importer, or a legal entity / sole entrepreneur registered in the Union that is authorised by the foreign manufacturer to act as its representative. A manufacturer established outside the EAEU （including in China） cannot itself hold a declaration of conformity; it must act through an EAEU-registered importer or authorised representative. This applicant: signs the declaration or holds the certificate; ensures the product, packaging, and documentation carry the EAC mark and Russian-language information; keeps the technical file available; and is the responsible economic operator for the appliance on the EAEU market. The in-country importer also handles customs clearance into Kazakhstan, which is landlocked and served by rail and road routes.EAEU conformity-assessment rules — applicant for certification / declaration must be a person established in the EAEU (importer or authorised representative) TR CU 004/2011 and TR CU 020/2011 — conformity documents held by the EAEU-established applicant and registered in the unified EAEU register EAEU customs clearance into Kazakhstan (landlocked; rail and road routes) handled by the in-country importer |
This is a structural gap with no Chinese regulatory analogue. A Chinese refrigerator manufacturer cannot itself obtain or hold the EAC certificate or declaration: (1) it must appoint or contract an EAEU-established importer or authorised representative （registered in Kazakhstan or another EAEU member state） to be the applicant for and holder of the conformity document; (2) the applicant's identity must be reflected in the conformity document, on the product/packaging, and in the user documentation; (3) without an EAEU-established applicant the EAC document cannot be registered and the product cannot legally be placed on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market, regardless of test results; (4) the importer manages customs clearance into landlocked Kazakhstan via rail/road. Manufacturers should secure this relationship early, as it gates the entire conformity assessment.[INFORMATIONAL] A Chinese refrigerator manufacturer must act through an EAEU-established importer or authorised representative who applies for and holds the EAC conformity document and serves as the responsible economic operator. Without this in-country applicant the EAC document cannot be registered and the product cannot legally be placed on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market. The importer also handles customs clearance into landlocked Kazakhstan by rail/road — secure this relationship early. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — conformity assessment / applicant rules2026-06-15 · reference |
| Refrigerant — R-600a Flammable Refrigerant Handling (EAEU TR CU 004/2011 + GOST IEC 60335-2-24, Kigali / Montreal Protocol) | China regulates flammable refrigerant safety at appliance level through GB 4706.13-2014, which incorporates R-600a flammability provisions derived from IEC 60335-2-24, and through GB 9237 （safety requirements for refrigerating systems, aligned with ISO 5149）. China operates its HFC phase-down under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol （ratified June 2021）, administered by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment （MEE）, with its own national schedule. Chinese appliance manufacturers exporting R-600a units to Kazakhstan are generally well-positioned for the refrigerant aspect because both the Chinese GB 4706.13 and the EAEU GOST IEC 60335-2-24 share the same IEC 60335-2-24 flammable-refrigerant base, but charge amounts and documentation must still be verified against the EAEU requirements.GB 4706.13-2014 — flammable refrigerant (R-600a) requirements in household refrigerating appliances (derived from IEC 60335-2-24) GB 9237 — Safety requirements for refrigerating systems and heat pumps (aligned with ISO 5149) Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol — China HFC phase-down schedule (ratified June 2021, administered by MEE) |
Household refrigerators marketed in Kazakhstan have overwhelmingly transitioned to R-600a (isobutane, GWP ≈ 3), a hydrocarbon refrigerant of low GWP. There is no single EAEU F-Gas phase-down regulation directly analogous to the EU F-Gas Regulation; instead, flammable refrigerant safety is enforced at appliance level through the safety regulation TR CU 004/2011 and the harmonised standard GOST IEC 60335-2-24, while the broader HFC phase-down is managed under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, to which Kazakhstan is a party (administered through national environmental authorities). For R-600a appliances manufacturers must: (1) verify that the refrigerant charge complies with the flammable-refrigerant provisions of GOST IEC 60335-2-24 （maximum R-600a charge per compartment configuration, ventilation and ignition-source requirements）; (2) declare the refrigerant designation （R-600a / isobutane） and charge quantity in grams in the product documentation, rating plate, and user instructions in Russian; (3) where any model still uses an HFC （e.g. R-134a, GWP 1430）, confirm import / placement is consistent with Kazakhstan's Montreal Protocol obligations and any EAEU restrictions in force. Routine service of R-600a domestic appliances does not trigger special refrigerant-handling certification because the charge is far below any tonne-CO2-equivalent threshold.TR CU 004/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union On the safety of low-voltage equipment (appliance-level flammable refrigerant safety via harmonised standard) GOST IEC 60335-2-24 — flammable refrigerant (R-600a) charge limits, ventilation and ignition-source requirements (harmonised under TR CU 004/2011) Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol — HFC phase-down; Kazakhstan is a party (administered by national environmental authorities) ISO 817 — Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification (R-600a classified A3: lower flammability) |
For R-600a appliances the gap is documentation and charge verification rather than a fundamental technology gap, and is small because both regimes trace to IEC 60335-2-24: (1) EAEU product documentation, rating plate, and user instructions must state the refrigerant designation （R-600a / isobutane）, charge weight in grams, and flammable-refrigerant safety precautions, in Russian （and Kazakh where required）; (2) the R-600a charge must be verified against the GOST IEC 60335-2-24 maximum limits for the room volume and appliance configuration; Chinese CCC test data may not explicitly confirm EAEU charge-limit compliance if tested under slightly different configurations; (3) if any model in the export range uses R-134a or another HFC, confirm consistency with Kazakhstan's Montreal Protocol / Kigali obligations and any EAEU import restrictions in force before placement. [NOTE: the precise national HFC quota / restriction status for refrigeration in Kazakhstan should be confirmed with the national environmental authority before regulatory submissions.][INFORMATIONAL] R-600a is the dominant refrigerant in Kazakhstan-market household refrigerators and faces no direct EAEU phase-down prohibition; safety is enforced at appliance level via GOST IEC 60335-2-24 under TR CU 004/2011. Manufacturers must verify the R-600a charge against the GOST IEC 60335-2-24 limits and document the refrigerant type and charge weight in Russian. Any HFC-based models should be checked against Kazakhstan's Montreal Protocol / Kigali obligations before market entry. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — TR CU 004/2011 / Montreal Protocol (Kigali Amendment)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Safety — Household Refrigerating Appliances (EAEU TR CU 004/2011 + GOST IEC 60335-2-24) | China's mandatory safety standard for household refrigerating appliances is GB 4706.13-2014 （Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers）, technically derived from IEC 60335-2-24:2010 with Chinese national deviations, read together with GB 4706.1-2005 （general requirements）. GB 4706.13-2014 is mandatory and enforced by SAMR under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) regime; products must be CCC-certified by a CNCA-designated certification body before sale in China. Because both the Chinese GB 4706.13 and the Kazakhstan GOST IEC 60335-2-24 trace to the same IEC 60335-2-24 base, the underlying engineering requirements are closely aligned, but the conformity documents and marks are issued under separate, mutually non-recognised regimes.GB 4706.13-2014 — Safety of household and similar electrical appliances — Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (mandatory; derived from IEC 60335-2-24:2010 with national deviations; enforced under CCC by SAMR/CNCA) GB 4706.1-2005 — General requirements (read in conjunction with GB 4706.13) |
Household refrigerating appliances placed on the Kazakhstan market are regulated under the EAEU framework as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union. Electrical safety of low-voltage equipment is governed by Technical Regulation of the Customs Union TR CU 004/2011 （On the safety of low-voltage equipment）, covering equipment rated 50–1000 V AC. The applicable harmonised safety standard for refrigerators is GOST IEC 60335-2-24 （Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers）, read together with the general standard GOST IEC 60335-1. The 220/380 V 50 Hz nominal grid in Kazakhstan matches China's 220/380 V 50 Hz, so no nominal voltage or frequency re-engineering is required. Conformity is demonstrated by the EAC mark, issued through certification or declaration of conformity by an EAEU-accredited certification body; the conformity document is then entered in the unified EAEU register. Key technical requirements cover protection against electric shock, insulation and dielectric strength, thermal cut-outs, creepage and clearance distances, earthing continuity, and product markings in Russian and Kazakh.TR CU 004/2011 — Technical Regulation of the Customs Union On the safety of low-voltage equipment (EAEU; EAC mark) GOST IEC 60335-2-24 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers (harmonised under TR CU 004/2011) GOST IEC 60335-1 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — General requirements (read in conjunction with Part 2-24) |
Although GB 4706.13 and GOST IEC 60335-2-24 share the same IEC 60335-2-24 base and the 220/380 V 50 Hz grid matches (no voltage re-engineering), the conformity gap is procedural: (1) Chinese CCC test reports against GB 4706.13 are not accepted for EAC conformity — testing must be performed or reviewed by an EAEU-accredited laboratory against GOST IEC 60335-2-24; (2) the EAC certificate or declaration must be held by an applicant established in the EAEU (manufacturer-authorised local representative or importer) and registered in the unified EAEU register; (3) product markings, rating plate, and user instructions must be provided in Russian (and Kazakh where required); (4) national deviations in GB 4706.13 should be reviewed against GOST IEC 60335-2-24 to confirm no additional EAEU-specific test items are uncovered. IECEE CB Scheme reports (IEC 60335-2-24 basis) issued by an IECEE NCB may reduce re-testing scope at an EAEU body — verify with a qualified EAEU compliance consultant.[INFORMATIONAL] EAC conformity under TR CU 004/2011 is mandatory for household refrigerating appliances on the Kazakhstan / EAEU market. GOST IEC 60335-2-24 (with GOST IEC 60335-1) is the applicable safety standard. The 220/380 V 50 Hz grid matches China, so no voltage re-engineering is needed, but Chinese CCC certification to GB 4706.13 does not satisfy the EAC pathway — assessment to GOST IEC 60335-2-24 by an EAEU-accredited body, plus an EAEU-established applicant and register entry, are required. IECEE CB Scheme reports may reduce re-testing scope. | Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) — TR CU 004/20112026-06-15 · reference |
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