Russia and the CIS states have implemented GOST-R certification for some years now. This means that technical devices that fall within a specific product area must undergo a certain certification process.

Machinery and any corresponding technical accessories undergo a type approval test through a European notified body, for example. This test is generally recognised by a Russian-based approvals body.

From the point of view of safety, the same requirements apply as in Europe.

China has introduced CCC certification. Similar to the position in Russia, technical products are subject to mandatory certification through a national approvals body.

Production sites are also inspected. If a technical device falls with the scope of the product list, which is subdivided into 19 categories, certification is mandatory,

otherwise it will be necessary to supply a type of "declaration of no objection" from a national notified body.

The Industrial Safety and Health Law places demands on design issues relating to certain machinery (crane, lift etc.).

The law also states that the machine operator is responsible for carrying out risk analyses. He also has to ensure safety in the workplace. It is assumed that the machine operator will ask the machine manufacturer to issue a risk analysis report at the time of purchase and that the machine is designed safely.

The law also contains requirements for pressure vessels, personal protective equipment, packaging machines for the food industry and machines that are moved on the public highway.

Most of the IEC and ISO standards are adopted as JIS standards (Japan Industrial Standards), however, the Industrial Safety and Health Law does not yet refer to any of these standards. There are plans to publish a directive as a supplement to this law, in particular with regard to carrying out risk analyses. It is anticipated that this directive will refer to JIS (or ISO).