Certification of goods for marketplaces: product quality must be confirmed

Here’s a general overview of the steps involved in the marketplace product certification process:

Product testing

• products are tested in accordance with the requirements determined by the marketplace or relevant authorities. Testing may include physical testing, material analysis, safety testing, etc.

Obtaining a certificate of conformity

• After successfully passing the testing and confirming compliance, the seller receives a certificate of conformity, which confirms that its products meet the established standards.

Submitting documents to the marketplace

• the seller provides the marketplace with the necessary documentation, including certificates of conformity and other documents confirming the quality and safety of the goods.

Placing goods on the marketplace

• After checking the provided documents, the marketplace allows the seller to place their products on the platform.

Certification Update

• The seller must regularly update its certificates of conformity in accordance with marketplace and legal requirements.

To undergo certification, samples of goods are provided in order to conduct a series of approved tests on them to assess quality. Testing is carried out in an accredited laboratory that has permission to test and the appropriate equipment. Test methods are approved by GOST and vary depending on the type of productsay certification experts.

Certification: types of permits for goods

Permits for goods may include various types of certificates, licenses and permits, depending on the nature of the product and the requirements imposed by legislation and standards. Here are some common types of permits:

Certificates of Conformity

• European Certificate of Conformity (CE): required for the sale of goods on the European market and confirms their compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Certificates GOST (GOST R): in a number of CIS countries, such as Russia, goods may be subject to certification according to GOST standards, confirming compliance with the requirements.

Licenses

• production license: issued to companies producing goods and confirms their right to produce certain products.
• sales license: provides the right to sell certain goods and can be issued to both manufacturers and retailers.

Registration documents

• registration certificate: used in the pharmaceutical and medical industries to confirm the registration and safety of medical drugs and medical devices.
• registration of goods at customs: Some goods, especially when imported, may require registration with customs authorities.

Sanitary and epidemiological reports

• sanitary-epidemiological conclusion (SEZ): required in some countries for products related to human health, such as food or medical supplies.

Other types of permits

• environmental certificates: may be required for products that may have an impact on the environment.
• quality certificates: issued in accordance with certain standards and product quality requirements.

Each industry and country may have unique approval requirements, and manufacturers/sellers should carefully review specific regulations and standards to ensure compliance with all necessary regulations.

This is true. Many marketplaces require sellers to provide relevant permits, such as certificates, licenses and other documents confirming that the products comply with standards and legislation. This is done to ensure the safety and quality of the products offered on the platform, as well as to comply with legal requirements and meet consumer expectations.

Marketplaces are subject to current legislation. They are obliged to independently check whether sellers have mandatory certificates. When supervisory authorities decide to conduct their own inspection and discover the absence of permits, a fine of 300,000 rubles is imposed on the marketplace. But trading platforms are reinsured against such situations. The agreement concluded with them stipulates that such fines are paid by the guilty party — the client-seller who does not comply with current legislation by providing uncertified goods. Therefore, ultimately, a fine of 300 thousand rubles. you have to pay the seller— note the specialists of the Certification Center.

At the same time, without appropriate certification, the marketplace may refuse to cooperate with the seller, especially if violations or defects in the products may pose a risk to the health or safety of consumers.

However, approaches to this issue may vary depending on the specific marketplace, type of product, etc. Some platforms may conduct their own verification of sellers and products, while others may rely on existing standards and certifications provided by the sellers themselves.

Therefore, for successful cooperation with a marketplace and offering goods on its platform, it is important to carefully study the requirements of a particular marketplace and ensure the availability of the necessary permits.