A Certificate of State Registration (SGR) is an official document confirming that a product is safe for human health and the environment. It is required for the sale and import of certain categories of goods within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), including the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In other words, an SGR acts as a product’s ‘safety passport’, confirming its compliance with sanitary, hygienic and epidemiological standards.
📜 What an SGR confirms
An SGR certifies that a product:
has passed laboratory testing;
does not contain harmful substances at hazardous concentrations;
is safe to use, store and transport;
meets the EAEU’s Unified Sanitary Requirements.
The document therefore provides evidence that the product may be legally manufactured, sold and imported in Kazakhstan and the other member states: Russia, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.
🧾 Which goods require an SGR?
State registration is mandatory for categories of products that may affect human health.
These include:
food products and beverages, including bottled water;
dietary supplements;
baby food and children’s products;
cosmetic products;
personal hygiene products such as soap, shampoo and gels;
household and industrial chemicals;
products containing GMOs;
specialized food products, including foods for therapeutic and preventive nutrition.
Each of these categories requires testing in accredited laboratories.
⚙️ How to obtain an SGR
The registration process consists of several stages:
Document preparation.
To calculate the cost and submit an application, the following information is required: the product name, EAEU commodity code (TN VED), composition, description, technical passport and photographs.
Testing and expert assessment.
Sanitary and hygienic testing is carried out, and the product’s composition and safety are assessed. An expert opinion is issued based on the results.
Submission to the competent authority.
The application is submitted to the authorized department: in Kazakhstan, the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control.
Receipt of the certificate.
Once all documents have been checked, the applicant receives the SGR, which is entered in the EAEU Unified Register.
🧠 Why an SGR matters for business
Obtaining an SGR is more than a formality. It provides assurance that your product:
is authorized for sale in Kazakhstan and the other EAEU countries;
may be offered in tenders and public procurement;
builds trust among consumers and business partners;
helps protect the company from fines and restrictions during inspections.
Without the certificate, sales or imports may be suspended and the consignment may be withdrawn from circulation.
🏛️ Legal framework
The issuance and use of SGRs are governed by the following documents:
Decision No. 299 of the Customs Union Commission, dated 28 May 2010,
‘On the Application of Sanitary Measures in the Customs Union’;
the EAEU Unified Sanitary Requirements;
the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On the Sanitary and Epidemiological Well-being of the Population’.
These instruments establish safety criteria, registration procedures and product testing requirements.
📅 SGR validity
A Certificate of State Registration is issued without a fixed expiry date, provided that the product’s composition and manufacturing process remain unchanged.
If the manufacturer makes changes, the certificate must be reissued following repeat testing.
🧩 Where to obtain an SGR in Kazakhstan
ALMA TEST provides a complete SGR registration service:
advice on product categories;
preparation of the full document package;
laboratory testing;
support from application submission through to receipt of the certificate.
We operate officially and work exclusively with accredited bodies and laboratories to ensure that the documents are legitimate.
✅ Conclusion
An SGR is a key document confirming that your product is safe and meets sanitary standards.
It is a prerequisite for bringing products to the markets of Kazakhstan and the other EAEU countries.
By obtaining an SGR through ALMA TEST, you gain reliable legal protection and confidence in the quality of your products.