Registration Dossier Requirements
Governing documents
The registration dossier for a national registration must comply with:
- Government Decree No. 1684 (2025) — sets out the overall registration rules and dossier requirements
- MOH Order No. 11 — specifies the detailed technical and user documentation requirements
- MOH Order No. 4n — classification requirements
For EAEU registration, the dossier must comply with EEC Decision No. 46.
Core dossier contents
Administrative documents
- Application form
- Power of Attorney with Apostille (from foreign manufacturer to Russian Authorized Representative — mandatory for foreign companies)
- Proof of payment of state fee
Technical documentation (MOH Order No. 11)
- Product description and technical specifications (including functional components, drawings, and diagrams)
- Intended purpose and indications for use
- Contraindications and warnings
- Description of accessories, consumables, and ancillary items
- Software description (if applicable)
Risk management
- Risk management file in accordance with GOST R ISO 14971
Quality and manufacturing
- ISO 13485:2016 Certificate (mandatory for Class IIa sterile, IIb, III)
- Manufacturing process description
- For Class IIa sterile, IIb, III: evidence of QMS inspection completion (mandatory from 1 January 2024)
Pre-clinical and clinical data
- Pre-clinical test reports (safety and performance testing)
- Clinical evaluation report or clinical investigation data
- For IVDs: analytical and clinical performance data per GOST R 51088-2013
Labelling
- Sample labelling in Russian (mandatory language)
- Instructions for use (IFU) in Russian
Translation requirements
All documents submitted to Roszdravnadzor must be in Russian. Foreign documents must be:
- Translated into Russian by a certified translator
- Where issued in a foreign country: certified with an Apostille stamp in accordance with the Hague Convention
warning
Missing translations or incorrectly certified documents are a common cause of Phase 1 rejection. Ensure all documents are translated before submission.
Document checklist (summary)
| Document | Required |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney + Apostille | All foreign manufacturers |
| Technical documentation (MOH Order No. 11) | All classes |
| ISO 13485 Certificate | IIa sterile, IIb, III |
| QMS inspection certificate | IIa sterile, IIb, III (from Jan 2024) |
| Risk management file (GOST R ISO 14971) | All classes |
| Clinical evaluation / investigation data | All classes (extent varies) |
| Russian-language labelling & IFU | All classes |
| Pre-clinical test reports | All classes |
Official sources
Government Decree No. 1684: government.ru
MOH Order No. 11: minzdrav.gov.ru