A factory plans to ship a cotton knit bodysuit for toddlers and a lined jacket from the same children’s collection. Both items need a route under the applicable product rules, but the bodysuit is worn directly against the skin and the jacket has a different contact layer and construction. Resolve those differences before choosing documents, booking tests or printing the first production run of labels.
Reestr Garant helps manufacturers and importers prepare children’s clothing for Russia and other Eurasian Economic Union markets. Send the collection list and one complete garment specification to start. We review the intended age and layer, identify the likely conformity form, and outline the evidence needed for each group.
Classify the garment by intended age, layer and use
TR CU 007/2011 governs covered products for children and adolescents. First confirm whether the garment belongs to that scope, then identify its category and how it is worn. Adult clothing has a different light-industry route. Clothing sold with protective or medical claims needs a separate scope check before being grouped with ordinary children’s apparel.
| What to record | How it affects the decision |
|---|---|
| Intended age group, sizes and product positioning | The age group helps determine which product entry and safety requirements apply. Use consistent information in the catalogue, specification and label. |
| Garment type and contact layer | Describe whether it is designed for direct skin contact, worn over a first layer, or worn as outer clothing. Confirm the category against the regulation using the actual design. |
| Outer fabric, lining and any finishes or trim | The material list shows which surfaces touch the wearer and where variant evidence may be needed. Record fibre composition separately for the main materials. |
| Construction and intended use | Give a drawing or photograph and describe the relevant seams, closures and components. The reviewer can then compare the offered garment with the tested sample. |
Certification, declaration and state registration
Article 12 distinguishes three conformity routes for products covered by TR CU 007/2011. It lists groups for certification and declaration, and groups that undergo state registration followed by a declaration of conformity. The applicable group determines the route for the garment.
One practical example is a knitted bodysuit that qualifies as first-layer underwear intended for children under three. For that category, state registration comes before the declaration. If the manufacturer also offers a lined jacket, classify the jacket separately by its intended wearer, layer and product category. Neither the catalogue heading nor the shared fabric supplier assigns the jacket to the bodysuit’s procedure.
For any route, confirm who can act as applicant for the specific product and supply arrangement. Where certification applies, the certification body makes the certification decision. Where a declaration applies, the eligible applicant assumes responsibility for the declaration and its evidence. For state registration, the competent authority handles the registration step.
Plan samples around the garment that will be manufactured
Take the bodysuit example through to production. The manufacturer submits the style number, intended age range, fibre composition, knit specification, closures and the position of the care label. The initial model schedule identifies the unprinted and printed variants separately. If the supplier introduces a print on a skin-contact surface or changes the fabric, compare the change with the existing evidence before treating the earlier sample as representative.
Article 5 and its applicable annexes distinguish safety requirements for garments by category, age and layer. The laboratory or assessment body can identify the relevant tests from the actual construction and product group. For a first-layer textile garment, review the material and contact characteristics before choosing test samples. A fabric report can be useful input, but first establish which claims or product characteristics it covers and whether the applicable procedure accepts it.
For the first review, send the model schedule, manufacturer and factory details, drawings or photographs, fabric and lining specifications, label drafts and any previous reports with their attachments. Note which versions are already in production and which are still samples. If factory and retail systems use different model identifiers, supply a cross-reference so the tested garment can be matched to the commercial item.
Check the label before ordering the print run
Article 9 sets out product labelling requirements, including specific information for garments and textiles. Compare the draft with the product name, manufacturer information, size, outer fabric and lining composition, and applicable care symbols or instructions. Check the required language for the destination. The intended age and garment category should match the information used in the technical file and the sales listing.
For the bodysuit, compare the care symbols and composition with the actual production specification, including what the supplier changed between sample approval and the first run. If the jacket uses a different shell and lining, use the separate composition data when reviewing the label. For shipments to Russia, screen the exact product category for any applicable digital traceability obligations and agree with the importer how the item identifiers will be handled.
What we deliver and what determines the quotation
We review the garments against the applicable categories and return a written route by product group. It identifies the proposed conformity form, the documents or evidence already available, gaps that need to be resolved, and which party should take the next step. Once you approve the scope, we can help organise the file, review labels and coordinate testing or assessment with the relevant organisations.
We quote for the products and work agreed with you. The price depends on how many garment categories, age groups, material variants and factories are involved, whether previous reports can be reused, and whether you need new testing, translations or label review. For a phased launch, send the first shipment list and mark which models can wait. Request an initial market-entry check with the garment list, intended ages and one representative specification.
Frequently asked questions
Does every children’s garment need an EAC certificate?
Article 12 assigns different conformity forms to different categories. Establish the garment’s type, layer and intended age, then use the applicable entry to check whether certification, declaration or state registration followed by declaration applies.
Does a state registration certificate complete the route for first-layer underwear under three?
For the first-layer underwear category listed in Article 12, state registration is followed by a declaration of conformity. Plan the evidence and applicant responsibilities for both steps.
Can several sizes share an assessment?
Provide the complete size range and explain whether any size is intended for a different age group or uses a different construction. The applicable scheme and the evidence determine the model coverage.
What should we send after switching a fabric supplier?
Send the old and new specifications, the affected model numbers and the available evidence. Ask the responsible assessment body or laboratory whether the change affects the existing test coverage or requires a new sample.
Compare the certificate and declaration routes and check what evidence applies to your product.