Conclusion on compliance of radioelectronic and high-frequency devices is to be issued subject to a revised procedure
Importers of radioelectronic and high-frequency devices (REHFs) will have to obtain a compulsory conclusion on compliance of such devices with the applicable requirements, in accordance with a revised procedure.
Law: Order No. 118 of 23 March 2016 on the Adoption of the Form and the Procedure for the Issue of Conclusion on Compliance by Radioelectronic and High-Frequency Devices of a Civil Purpose with the Technical Characteristics and Conditions of Use Approved by Decisions Adopted by the State Radiofrequency Committee.
Draft occupational safety rules for light industry facilities
The draft aims to impose unified occupational safety rules for light industry facilities (i.e. those manufacturing textiles, clothing, carpets and similar products). Draft rules set out requirements for the organization of manufacturing process, production buildings and premises, workplaces, etc.
The rules would be compulsory for all employers.
Temporary quotas for import of ozone depleting substances
Russia imposes temporary quotas on ODS importation, from 1 July to 31 December 2016. The relevant ozone depleting substances are specified in Group I, List 2 of the Common List of Products Subject to Import and Export Prohibitions or Restrictions.
Organisations wishing to obtain a quota for importing ODS must apply to the Federal Service for the Supervision of the Use of Natural Resources (Rosprirodnadzor) before 15 June 2016.
Law: Decree No. 503 of 3 June 2016 On the Introduction of Temporary Quantitative Restriction for the Import of Ozone Depleting Substances into the Russian Federation
When do employees who operate personal computers have to undergo medical examinations?
A clarification letter was issued by the Federal Consumer Protection and Public Welfare Service. The letter explains that if the results of a workplace risk assessment of an employee operating a PC does not reveal any exceedance of electromagnetic field exposure levels, then the employer is not required to include this employee into the list of workers subject to compulsory medical examinations.
Letter No. 01/7890-15-27 of 7 July 2015 on the Procedure for Conducting of Medical Surveillance of PC Users
Higher penalties for using non-certified communication devices
The use of non-certified communication devices is subject to a penalty (provided such devices require compulsory certification in accordance with the Russian law). Amendments to the Administrative Offences Code of Russia have increased the amount of such a penalty. As of 2 June 2016 the penalty for this offence ranges from RUR 60,000 to RUR 300,000 for companies and from RUR 15,000 to RUR 30,000 for individuals.
A lower penalty is to be imposed for using communication devices for which no declaration of conformity has been issued. This offence is to result in a penalty from RUR 60,000 to RUR 150,000 for organisations and from RUR 15,000 to RUR 30,000 for individuals.
Law: Federal Law No. 161-FZ on Amending the Administrative Offences Code of the Russian Federation