Pattern Approval Certification

For the distribution of measuring devices in the Russian Federation, a Pattern Approval Certificate (Metrological Certificate) is mandatory. This document certifies that the measuring device complies with the requirements of Russian Federation standards and is registered in the State Register. Such certificate is valid for 5 years.

To obtain the certificate, the following documents and steps are required:

• The set of technical documents  (manual, technical data sheets, etc.)

• Approval of the precision verification procedure and type description

• Examination

• Inspection of the production facility by an expert (site audit)

• Application

Processing time: up to 6 months.

The Pattern Approval Certificate may be renewed for next 5 years without site audit and without a re-examination of the product samples.

It should be noted, that the certificate may be renewed within the period of validity.  Prolongation is possible upon the following conditions:

• No significant changes as to the design of the equipment were introduced

• No changes to calibration procedure were introduced

• There are no customer’s complaints on quality of the measuring device.

Please note, that all the documents for renewal are to be submitted 40 business days prior to the expiration date of the previously issued certificate.