On September 19, 2025, negotiations were held between V.A. Kachalov, Vice Chairman of the Russian Branch of the Eurasian Association for Conformity Assessment and Certification and Director of INTERCERTIFICA LLC, and A.V. Lyadskaya, Director of the Association for Sustainable Development of Industry. The topic of discussion was the development of mutually beneficial cooperation between the Associations.
Following the discussion, a “Cooperation Agreement between the Association for Sustainable Development of Industry and the Eurasian Association for Conformity Assessment and Certification” was signed. This agreement sets forth areas of cooperation and obligations of the parties aimed at:
developing unified approaches and requirements for the activities of expert organizations, conformity assessment results, and certification for compliance with national legislation, international, national, and organizational standards in the areas of ESG, compliance, anti-corruption management, etc.;
identifying and applying best practices and best practices in the certification process;
Formulation of joint proposals in the field of standardization to ensure the continuous updating of requirements through participation in the activities of national technical committees, as well as (through the relevant representatives of the Russian Federation) in the working bodies of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission.
Both parties undertake to ensure an active exchange of scientific, technical, and other information, and to promote the development of direct communications and business contacts, including participation in joint conferences, seminars, roundtables, and exhibitions.
Our background:
Association for Sustainable Development of Industry (AURProm)
The Association was established in 2020. It is an association of partners across the entire value chain based on unified principles of ethical business conduct. The Association includes organizations specializing in the design, production, maintenance, recycling, and sale of machinery, equipment, and their components, as well as support services in the transport engineering industry.
The Association implements a range of activities aimed at encouraging organizations to increase information openness and transparency regarding the impact of their activities on society and the environment, including economic, environmental, and social aspects. The Association prioritizes the principles of impeccable compliance with legal requirements, ethical conduct, non-discrimination, and unconditional information openness.
By joining the Association, each member confirms their commitment to conducting commercial activities in accordance with high standards of quality and responsibility.
Association Website: https://aurprom.ru/association/
Email: info@aurprom.ru
Eurasian Association for Conformity Assessment and Certification (ECA)
The Association was established in 2015. It is an association of leading organizations in the field of conformity assessment, standardization, and certification, with the aim of ensuring unified approaches to conformity assessment and standardization.
The Association’s mission is to promote the value of high-quality conformity assessment services to ensure cost-effective benefits for all clients, their customers, and stakeholders.
The ECA signs an agreement with its members after receiving assurances that their assessment processes comply with all applicable international standards. Conformity assessment bodies are admitted to the ECA only after a rigorous assessment of their activities by the ECA Supervisory Committee. The Committee’s responsibilities include assessing the applicant’s full compliance with both the current version of ISO/IEC 17021 and other applicable international standards.
The Association’s member certification bodies (including the management systems certification body INTERCERTIFICA LLC) have signed Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) for the results of conformity assessments conducted by its members.
The ECA is a member of APAC, the regional accreditation cooperation for the Asia-Pacific region, recognized by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
Association website: https://e-c-a.pro/ru
Email: eca@e-c-a.pro
