From May 7 to July 16, 2019, there will be a public discussion of the draft decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission «On amendments No. 1 to the technical regulations of the Customs Union «On safety of equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres» (TR CU 012/2011)».
Draft amendment No. 1 to TR TS 012/2011 was developed in order to supplement the requirements for cable products and electronic devices used in dangerous gas (methane) mines.
It is expected that the list of definitions of the regulations will be supplemented with appropriate terms, namely: for cables for external and internal electrical circuits.
In addition, the draft amendment provides updated regulatory scope (Article 1) and certain norms of explosion safety (Article 4).
The scope of the TR CU 012/2011 according to the draft amendment will be supplemented by electrical installations for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres, as well as composite equipment and Ex-components for nuclear weapons, ships and personal protective equipment.
The proposed period of entry into force of amendments to the TR CU 012/2011 - after 180 calendar days from the date of their official publication.