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Belarus: adopted list of conditionally-pathogenic microorganisms and pathogenic biological agents

The list includes bacteria (including rickettsia and chlamydia), viruses, prions, fungi, protozoa and poisons (toxins), with the specification of their relevant risk group. Works with conditionally-pathogenic microorganisms and pathogenic biological agents may only be performed pursuant to a licence issued by the Ministry of Healthcare of Belarus. Works with pathogenic biological agents belonging to risk groups 3 or 4 (high and very high risk) may only be performed by state organisations.

Russia: creates the National Certification System

The Federal Agency on Technical Regulation and Metrology (RosStandart) has created a system of voluntary certification – the “National Certification System” (NCS). The order creating the NCS was signed on 29 December 2016.

The main purposes for creating the NCS are said to be provision of assistance to consumers in choosing the right products or services and increasing the competitiveness of Russian-made products at the national and international markets.

EEU: Issue 13 January 2017

Draft amendment No. 1 to the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union «On Safety of Equipment Working under Excessive Pressure» (TR CU 032/2013) aims to clarify certain provisions of the Technical Regulation and to introduce a number of new definitions.

Law (draft): Draft amendments N 1 to the Customs Union Technical Regulation «On Safety of Equipment Working under Excessive Pressure» (TR CU 032/2013) 

Ukraine: draft Technical Regulation on equipment to be used in explosive atmospheres

The Draft Technical Regulation (TR) sets out the requirements for the safety of equipment that is to be operated in potentially explosive atmospheres and the requirements for the protection of human health during the operation of such equipment. The requirements apply to equipment released for circulation in Ukraine. It applies to manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers and distributors of equipment.

 

Ukraine: draft Technical Regulation on Radio equipment published

The Draft Resolution approves the Technical Regulation of radio equipment as well as its implementation plan. 

The Draft TR sets out the basic legal framework for radio equipment that is placed or supplied to the Ukrainian market. It also sets out requirements pertaining to the use of radio equipment in Ukraine. This draft TR applies to all forms of supply and delivery, including online sale and distant selling of radio equipment.

 

Ukraine: draft Technical Regulation on Cosmetics approved

Draft Resolution approves the Draft Technical Regulation on cosmetic products and submits a notification to the WTO.

The Draft Technical Regulation (TR) sets out the basic minimum requirements for cosmetics and perfumery products.  

The draft TR was developed based on the Regulation (EU) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products.

Russia: Proposed Law on Chemical Safety

The Draft Law on Chemical Safety was proposed by the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia.  The draft law aims to create a consolidated legal framework in the area of chemical safety.

The draft proposes to introduce a number of new definitions, such as “hazardous chemical factor”, “chemical threat”, “acceptable chemical risk”, “chemical safety”, “hazardous chemical substance”, “hazardous persistent chemical compounds”, etc.

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