FSS (FSB) Notification for Smart RFID Cards for Russia
FSS Notification is required for products that contain cryptographic means (encryption). Encryption refers to the following technologies: LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.
FSS Notification is valid in all countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), i.e. Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia.
It should be noted that depending on the name of the product, it may be subject either to FSS notification or to FSS Exemption letter.
Both documents are required for customs clearance.
Product: Smart card
This is an RFID-MiFare enabled smart card that uses encryption. Such cards are used to enter rooms equipped with an RFID lock.
The list of necessary documents for FSS Notification:
- Exact list of models/product names;
- Exact name, telephone number and address of the manufacturer;
- Legalized (apostilled or approved by consulate) power of attorney (POA) from the manufacturer (original).
EAC Local representative is required. WWG offers Local representative service for FSS Notification for free.
Lead time: 15 working days after all documents are applied to the FSS *
* Execution period for FSS is up to 15 working days after receipt of all necessary information and documents from the manufacturer.
In practice however it may take about 3-4 weeks to finalize FSS Notification because one of the necessary documents is an apostilled and notarized power of attorney (POA) from the manufacturer to the Local representative (WWG or other company).
This POA is required to certify that the Local representative has the right to apply for FSS on behalf of the manufacturer to issue Notification for a certain product.
It is recommended to obtain FSS Notification for a period of 5 years maximum.
Please send your requests to inquiry@wwg.eu.com