The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has announced significant updates to its compliance assessment procedures as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent procedural violations and combat the issue of "grey certificates." This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, involves a rigorous accreditation review process to uphold the criteria set by the Eurasian Economic Commission's Decision No. 100 dated December 5, 2018.
This decision outlines the procedures for accrediting bodies, including certification bodies and testing laboratories, to be included in the Unified Register of the Eurasian Economic Union's Conformity Assessment Bodies, as well as the management and maintenance of the register.
As of April 5, 2024, based on comprehensive analysis and government oversight, the accreditation certificates of three certification bodies have been annulled, leading to their removal from the Unified Register. Additionally, five more certification bodies have been excluded from the register due to non-compliance.
The Ministry's work continues to analyze the compliance of assessment bodies with EEC decisions, and more exclusions from the Unified Register are anticipated upon the identification of discrepancies.
Previously, Kazakhstan has published a legislative draft to stop accepting approvals issued in Kyrgyzstan. Now, with Kyrgyzstan taking serious steps to enforce stricter regulation of certification bodies, the draft has been recalled.
The situation serves as a reminder to exercise caution and diligence when planning the foreign certification. It remains important to study and adhere to the legal requirements to ensure compliance and avoid potential risks.
