How is product examination conducted during state registration?
📰 How is product examination conducted during state registration?
Expert assessment is a key stage of state registration of products. Its outcome directly determines whether a Certificate of State Registration (SGR) can be obtained.
It confirms that the product is safe for human health and meets the sanitary, hygienic and technical requirements applicable in the EAEU and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Below, we explain the product assessment process step by step, including the testing involved and the preparation of the final expert opinion.
🧾 1. Collection and analysis of documents
The first step is for the applicant to submit a set of documents demonstrating the product’s safety and quality.
The package of documents includes:
an application for expert assessment;
a technical passport or technical conditions (TU) for the product;
the product’s composition and description;
the label, instructions for use and photographs of the packaging;
manufacturer information;
certificates or reports from previous testing, if available.
Experts review these documents to ensure they comply with legal requirements and determine whether further testing is necessary.
📘 At this stage, it is essential to state the composition and EAEU commodity code (TN VED) correctly. Errors in the documents may lead to refusal of registration.
🔬 2. Laboratory tests
If the document review identifies a need to confirm safety, the product is sent for sanitary and hygienic testing.
Laboratory tests include:
determination of the presence of toxic, chemical and microbiological contaminants;
checking for compliance with sanitary standards and hygienic requirements;
assessment of physical and chemical characteristics (pH, density, content of active substances, etc.);
analysis of labeling and packaging for compliance with EAEU regulations.
The results are presented in test reports, which are then passed on to experts for further analysis.
🧭 3. On-site inspection and testing
Sometimes the object of examination cannot be delivered to the laboratory—for example, if it concerns production equipment, a technological process, or a large batch.
In these cases, an on-site assessment is carried out.
Specialists travel to the site to:
inspect production facilities;
take measurements and carry out rapid tests;
collect product samples;
assess manufacturing and storage conditions.
This stage helps ensure that the manufacturing process complies with sanitary and hygienic requirements and eliminates risks to consumer health.
📊 4. Data analysis and drawing conclusions
Once all the data has been collected, experts carry out a comprehensive review of the test results and documentation.
They assess:
compliance of products with current regulations and standards;
safety of the composition for humans and the environment;
stability of characteristics and quality of marking.
If any non-conformities are identified, the applicant receives an order to address the findings.
After making adjustments, the examination can be repeated.
📄 5. Preparation of an expert opinion
The final stage is the preparation of an expert opinion, the main document confirming the product’s safety.
The expert opinion contains:
information about the applicant and the manufacturer;
laboratory test results;
conclusion on the compliance (or non-compliance) of the product with sanitary requirements;
recommendations for the release and circulation of goods on the market.
If the findings are positive, the expert opinion is sent to the sanitary and epidemiological authority, which decides whether to issue a Certificate of State Registration (SGR).
📘 An expert opinion is a mandatory basis for obtaining a State Registration Certificate. Without it, registration is impossible.
⚙️ How long does the examination take?
The duration of the examination depends on the product category and the complexity of the tests:
document analysis - 2-3 business days;
laboratory tests - from 7 to 20 days;
drawing up a conclusion - 3-5 days.
On average, the full examination cycle takes from 10 to 30 working days.
🧩 How ALMA TEST helps with product assessment
ALMA TEST organizes and supports the entire product assessment process:
reviewing the documents provided;
identifying the tests required;
working with accredited laboratories in Kazakhstan;
overseeing the process and assessment deadlines;
helping obtain an official expert opinion and an SGR.
💼 All stages are carried out strictly in accordance with the sanitary and regulatory requirements of the EAEU, without bureaucratic delays or refusals.
✅ Summary
Product examination is a mandatory and essential part of the state registration procedure.
It includes document analysis, laboratory testing, inspection and preparation of an expert opinion, on the basis of which a decision is made to issue an SGR.
By working with ALMA TEST, you receive support throughout the assessment process, from collecting documents to obtaining the expert opinion confirming your product’s safety for the markets of Kazakhstan and the EAEU.