Product certification is a procedure used to confirm that goods comply with applicable technical regulations, standards, and safety requirements established by Ukrainian legislation.
In Ukraine, certification and conformity assessment procedures are regulated by technical regulations and national standards. Depending on the type of product and applicable regulatory requirements, certification may be mandatory or voluntary.
In practice, certificates of conformity are often required in order to:
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place products on the Ukrainian market or in retail chains;
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participate in public procurement or commercial tenders;
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confirm product compliance during inspections by regulatory authorities;
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increase consumer confidence in the safety and quality of products.
Certificate of conformity
A certificate of conformity is an official document issued by an accredited conformity assessment body confirming that a product meets the requirements of applicable technical regulations or standards.
The certification procedure may involve:
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classification of products according to their technical characteristics;
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identification of applicable regulatory standards;
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product testing in accredited laboratories;
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issuance and registration of a certificate of conformity.
Declaration of conformity
A declaration of conformity is a document issued by the manufacturer or authorized representative confirming that a product complies with the requirements of the relevant technical regulations of Ukraine.
On the basis of such a declaration, the manufacturer confirms that the product meets all applicable regulatory requirements and may apply the national conformity marking, where required.
Determination of certification requirements
In certain cases, goods may formally fall within categories subject to technical regulation but may not require certification or declaration procedures due to their technical characteristics or the nature of their supply.
In such situations, an authorized certification body may issue an official clarification or decision confirming that certification or declaration is not required. Such documents are often necessary when importing goods into Ukraine.
Our services in certification and conformity assessment
Our firm provides legal assistance in product certification and regulatory compliance procedures in Ukraine, including:
Certification procedures
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analysis of whether products are subject to certification or declaration requirements;
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classification of goods according to applicable technical regulations and standards.
Preparation of documentation
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preparation of documentation required for obtaining certificates of conformity;
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preparation of declarations of conformity in accordance with Ukrainian technical regulations.
Coordination with certification bodies
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interaction with accredited laboratories and certification authorities;
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preparation of responses to requests from regulatory bodies during certification procedures.
Regulatory clarifications
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assistance in obtaining official decisions or explanatory letters confirming whether certification or declaration procedures are required.
Our lawyers assist manufacturers, importers, and distributors in bringing products to the Ukrainian market in compliance with regulatory requirements.