SANITARY AND EPIDEMIOLOGIC EXAMINATION OF PRODUCTS (EO)

What kind of document is it?

The sanitary and epidemiologic examination of products (expert opinion) is a document confirming compliance of a product with regulations and requirements of the appropriate section of the Uniform sanitary, epidemiologic and hygiene requirements. The document is issued on the basis of the conducted laboratory tests and/or the analysis of technical documentation of the manufacturer.

What organizations give it out?

The sanitary and epidemiologic examination of products (EO) is carried out by Hygienic and Epidemiological Centers located in large cities of the Russian Federation.

In what cases do you need it?

The registration of EO has a voluntary nature. In general, the manufacturer/supplier can receive the expert opinion in the following cases:

• participation in tenders (confirmation of quality and safety of a product);
• increase in competitiveness on the market of the same products (confirmation of safety from the authorized state organization. organizations);
• when it is necessary to verify safety and quality of purchased products/raw materials (in order to avoid problems during the course of operation/production, prevent breakages of the expensive equipment).

EO can be issued on products which are specified in the Section I of the Uniform list of products which are subject to sanitary and epidemiologic control.