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14 Oct 2025 Procedure for enacting amendments to EAEU technical regulation on combustible natural gas defined During its October 14 meeting, the Eurasian Economic Commission approved the procedure for enacting amendments to the EAEU technical regulation "On Safety of Combustible Natural Gas Prepared for Transportation and (or) Use." This decision ensures a smooth transition to complying with new requirements and sets validity periods for documents on compliance assessment of natural gas as a fuel that are in line with the requirements of EAEU TR 046/2018 adopted before the effective date of the amendments to the technical regulation. The amendments to the technical regulation come into effect on November 22, 2025.

14 Oct 2025 Impact of customs regulation on EAEU logistics development discussed at Eurasian Logistics Day Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, took part in the plenary session of the Eurasian Logistics Day international forum organized by the Association of European Businesses and the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation. In his speech, he told in detail about the work of the Commission's Customs Unit on promoting the Eurasian logistics development. "The introduction of navigation seals and the implementation of the Agreement on a Unified System of Customs Transit are important steps that will promote transportation development across the Eurasian Economic Union," the EEC Minister stressed. Ruslan Davydov shared that the package of amendments to the EAEU Customs Code being in the final stage of preparation reflects business community proposals and contains provisions for improving the EAEU logistics potential. Among them are the abolition of container declaration, a wider use of electronic documents, regulation of cabotage and contrailer transportation. The head of the EEC Customs Unit drew attention to the importance of developing border infrastructure for promoting transit attractiveness of the Union. He highlighted the importance of the Commission's work on establishing uniform mandatory requirements for arranging and equipping checkpoints. "The use of digital technologies at checkpoints enables quick processing of information on goods and vehicles moved across the customs border and significantly increases such traffic as control procedures take up less time," the EEC Minister pointed out. "Given the importance of this work, coordinated development of EAEU customs border checkpoints is also featured in the Action Plan to implement the Declaration on Further Development of Economic Processes within the EAEU."

14 Oct 2025 EAEU to apply anti-dumping measures on PRC aluminum foil and titanium dioxide In pursuance of the instruction of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted decisions on introducing anti-dumping duties for five years in respect of aluminum foil and titanium dioxide from the People's Republic of China. The rates are set at 17.16–20.24% and 14.27–16.25%, respectively. Regarding foil, the Board approved the price commitments taken by the manufacturer Xiamen Xiashun Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd.; if they are fulfilled, the anti-dumping duty on the relevant goods will not have to be paid. In turn, the price commitments concerning titanium dioxide are approved for the LB Group companies (namely LB Group Co., Ltd., Henan Billions Advanced Material Co., Ltd., LB Lufeng Titanium Industry Co., Ltd., LB Sichuan Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. LB Xiangyang Titanium Industry Co., Ltd.), as well as the company Shandong Dawn Titanium Industry Co., Ltd. Simultaneously, annual import volumes are set for which anti-dumping duties will not be levied. "In case of foil, the said volumes will amount to 385 tons for the Republic of Belarus; 500 tons for the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2025, 1,000 tons in 2026, 1,300 tons in 2027, 1,500 tons in 2028, 1,650 tons in 2029, 1,650 tons in 2030; 325 tons for the Kyrgyz Republic. In case of titanium dioxide, they are 250 tons for the Republic of Armenia; 4,500 tons for the Republic of Belarus; 5,000 tons for the Republic of Kazakhstan; and 300 tons for the Kyrgyz Republic," clarified Andrey Slepnev, the EEC Minister in charge of Trade. These goods will be imported without paying anti-dumping duties within the annual limits established for the Member States (outside the price commitments) if their purpose is confirmed. The decisions shall come into effect after 30 calendar days have elapsed from the date of their official publication.

14 Oct 2025 Anti-dumping duty on aluminum tape from Azerbaijan and PRC extended during repeated investigation The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission extended the duty in respect of aluminum tape originating from the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People's Republic of China up to and including June 29, 2026. The current measure was to expire on October 23, 2025. However, the EEC Department for Internal Market Protection received a request, which resulted in the repeated anti-dumping investigation initiated on June 30, 2025. "The EAEU regulatory framework provides for extending the current anti-dumping measure for the period of repeated investigation which should be completed within 12 months from the date of its commencement," the EEC Trade Unit reminded. The anti-dumping duty on aluminum tape from Azerbaijan and the PRC was set in accordance with Decision No. 115 of the Eurasian Economic Commission's Board dated September 22, 2020. The duty rate is 16.18% from the customs value of aluminum tape originating from Azerbaijan and 13.14% from the customs value of aluminum tape originating from the PRC.

14 Oct 2025 EEC approved Guidelines for Planning Pharmaceutical Inspections The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved the Guidelines for Planning Pharmaceutical Inspections for Compliance with the Requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union's Good Manufacturing Practice based on risk assessment. The Guidelines contain recommendations on determining the frequency, scope and intervals of conducting pharmaceutical inspections at sites manufacturing medicines based on risk assessment for each individual facility. They take into account internal factors related to the specifics of the manufacturing process and the danger of the medicines, as well as risks arising from violations of the Good Manufacturing Practice. When applied, the document will allow pharmaceutical inspectors of the EAEU Member States to optimize their resource plans for implementing the annual inspection plan (schedule), as well as will keep the approach to recognizing the results of inspections regardless of their intervals as enshrined in the Union's law. The application of the risk-based approach will allow pharma manufacturers to optimize processes and ensure stable and reliable medicine manufacture through lowering risk. This will also enable saving financial resources related to receiving inspection teams.

14 Oct 2025 Positive impetus for businesses: EAEU mutual trade in services and direct investment grew The Eurasian Economic Commission positively assessed the impact of economic integration on business environment in the Eurasian Economic Union States. A relevant report following 2024 monitoring was approved by the EEC Board on October 14. According to the report data, the trends in the EAEU are sustainably positive. One of the main indicators is reducing obstacles in the Union's internal market: over the year, their number lowered from 46 to 36, i.e. by over 20%. This directly contributes to increased accessibility of sales markets for entrepreneurs and expands opportunities for mutual trade. Positive trends were also identified in the values of net effects. Indeed, in 2024 mutual trade in services between the Union countries grew by 16% over 2023. Compared to the 2022 reference value, the growth is 42% in two years. Moreover, integration processes promote investment activity. The cumulative mutual direct investments in the Member States 2022–2024 increased almost by 17%. "The figures presented are not just statistics, they are a direct proof that our joint work to deepen integration brings real benefits. Reduced obstacles, growing trade in services and mutual investments lay a solid foundation for sustainable economic development of our entire Union. We will stick to the course of creating a seamless economic environment where each entrepreneur will be able to fulfil their potential in the EAEU common market to the full extent," mentioned Bakhyt Sultanov, the EEC Minister in charge of Economy and Financial Policy.

13 Oct 2025 EEC updated register of third-party restrictive measures against EAEU and its Member States Following a regular monitoring conducted by the Eurasian Economic Commission it published an updated version of the register of third-party restrictive measures against the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States on the Trade portal. At present, the register features 280 measures, which might act as barriers to the EAEU foreign trade. As part of the recently held seminar on developing sectoral cooperation and identifying barriers to mutual trade with Mongolia, a new trade barrier was documented. The restriction concerns applying the procedure for issuing permits to import strategic food products (wheat flour, wheat seeds, drinking water, milk and cattle meat) by Mongolia. At the same time, Uzbekistan partially abolished the administrative measure regarding excises. The excise duty on imported white sugar was repealed on October 1, 2025. It is worth mentioning that the Commission maintains a regular dialogue with the Republic of Uzbekistan on abolishing restrictive measures under the Joint Action Plan of the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan concluded for 2024–2026. The Commission continues its work to identify and eliminate restrictive measures in trade with third countries. A restrictive measure can be reported via a special form on the portal of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

13 Oct 2025 Arzybek Kozhoshev: "The EAEU is shaping a common transport and logistics space in order to overcome global challenges" This was stated by Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, on October 13 at the plenary session of the Eurasian Logistics Day international forum being held in Moscow. The event organizers are the Association of European Businesses (AEB) and the International Coordinating Council on Trans-Eurasian Transportation (CCTT). Arzybek Kozhoshev has noted that the EAEU focuses on three priorities: ensuring unhindered movement of goods, improving the efficiency and connectivity of the transport system, and creating a common market of transport services. These goals are being implemented through international coordination, infrastructure projects and introducing digital technologies eliminating barriers and opening new opportunities for global logistics. Transport digitalization, specifically via introducing e-CMRs, navigation seals and implementing the Concept for Smart Transport Systems, significantly improves the efficiency of international logistics, making it seamless and lowering administrative barriers. Ultimately, all this positively affects the growth of trade turnover between the countries, Arzybek Kozhoshev pointed out. Meanwhile, the EAEU actively interacts with global initiatives including the Belt and Road Initiative, Northern Sea Route and Trans-Caspian Route projects. Development of the North–South corridor from the Baltics through the Caspian Sea to the Indian Ocean gains momentum, while modernization of Astrakhan and Aktau seaports and new railways are already beneficial for the cargo traffic growth. "Transport infrastructure of the EAEU countries is at the active transformation stage facing geopolitical, economic and technological challenges. However, the prospects remain bright: owing to joint initiatives, digitalization and international cooperation our region can become a key hub in the global transportation system," Arzybek Kozhoshev summarized.