CenterTest Service
Market entry for fashion brands (apparel & footwear) into Russia and the EAEU — without sanctions risk, distributors, or loss of control.
CTS builds the legal and regulatory infrastructure for European and Turkish apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. You operate in the Russian and EAEU markets legally and confidentially — with no trace in public registries or financial reports, retaining full control over documentation, pricing, and distribution channels.
We handle all formalities so you can stay focused on sales.
We handle all formalities so you can stay focused on sales.
Trusted by leading European and Asian fashion brands for 20 years.
No sanctions or reputation risks — your European legal entity never appears in Russian registries.
Certificates and rights stay with your brand — no dependency on distributors.
Direct access to marketplaces and retail chains — under your brand, without 30−40% commissions.
CenterTest Service
We build the infrastructure — you manage the profit. CTS is an Authorized Representative and infrastructure operator for international fashion brands.
We’re not a distributor or trading intermediary — we provide the legal foundation for your business in Russia and the EAEU.
All rights remain with your brand; we handle all formalities.
We don’t compete with you — your margin, documents, and rights stay with your brand. For over 20 years, CTS has helped international brands operate safely and independently in Russia and the EAEU.
CTS Infrastructure (We handle):
- (1) Authorized Representative setup in Russia/EAEU
- (2) Product testing and certification in our accredited lab and certification body
- (3) Documentation management and liaison with regulators and customs
- (4) "Chestny Znak" labeling and legal assistance
- (5) Full confidentiality (NDA)
Your Sales (You manage):
- (1) Choosing distributors, marketplaces, and retail chains
- (2) Managing pricing and margins
- (3) Negotiating and signing contracts
- (4) Marketing and brand positioning
- (5) Selecting importer or 3PL operator
Why it’s difficult for brands to enter the Russian and EAEU markets
Distributors set the terms.
Distributors set the terms.
Certificates are registered in their name — partner changes block your sales.
Certificates are registered in their name — partner changes block your sales.
Loss of margin and visibility.
Loss of margin and visibility.
30−40% distributor commissions and gray listings under other names hurt your profit and reputation.
30−40% distributor commissions and gray listings under other names hurt your profit and reputation.
Marketplace chaos.
Marketplace chaos.
Third-party sellers undercut prices and misuse assets, degrading brand image.
Third-party sellers undercut prices and misuse assets, degrading brand image.
Sanction and reputation risks.
Sanction and reputation risks.
With CTS, your brand never appears in Russian registries or public databases — your image stays protected.
With CTS, your brand never appears in Russian registries or public databases — your image stays protected.
Even experienced European and Turkish fashion brands lose profit and control when operating through intermediaries. We eliminate these common risks:
The math of independence: whoever holds the certificate controls the profit.
Ownership of EAEU certificates decides who controls pricing, partners, and market access. Here’s how the CTS model restores profit and flexibility to your brand.
Ownership of EAEU certificates decides who controls pricing, partners, and market access. Here’s how the CTS model restores profit and flexibility to your brand.
How we organize your market entry
The process is clear and fully managed — divided into four steps with transparent deliverables and milestones. From start to first shipment — approximately four to eight weeks. We keep you informed every step of the way.
( What are we doing )
( Result )
We analyze your assortment.
You get a clear action plan and cost estimates.
Define the optimal scheme (AR, logistics, certification).
Calculate potential savings.
( Due date )
3–5 days
( What are we doing )
( Result )
We are signing an agreement with an authorized representative and the NDA.
All compliance and timelines are managed by CTS.
We are preparing technical documentation.
Coordinating the testing of samples.
( Due date )
1–2 weeks
( What are we doing )
( Result )
Testing in our accredited lab.
Your first delivery becomes market-ready.
Сertification via our own body.
Сoordination with customs for first shipment.
( Due date )
4–6 weeks
( What are we doing )
( Result )
We track regulation updates.
Ensuring continuous sales.
Renew certificates before expiry
Assist during inspections
( Due date )
Ongoing
( What are we doing )
( Result )
We analyze your assortment.
You get a clear action plan and cost estimates.
Define the optimal scheme (AR, logistics, certification).
Calculate potential savings.
( Due date )
3–5 days
( What are we doing )
( Result )
We are signing an agreement with an authorized representative and the NDA.
All compliance and timelines are managed by CTS.
We are preparing technical documentation.
Coordinating the testing of samples.
( Due date )
1–2 weeks
( What are we doing )
( Result )
Testing in our accredited lab.
Your first delivery becomes market-ready.
Сertification via our own body.
Сoordination with customs for first shipment.
( Due date )
4–6 weeks
( What are we doing )
( Result )
We track regulation updates.
Ensuring continuous sales.
Renew certificates before expiry
Assist during inspections
( Due date )
Ongoing
20 years of expertise and 100+ successful brand launches in Russia and the EAEU
We partner with major fashion groups from Europe, Asia, and the US — from premium to fast‑fashion segments. Brands rely on us for legal security, control, and reputation protection.
Brands rely on us for legal security, control, and reputation protection.
Key figures:
20+
years in fashion certification and regulation
40+
active client groups across Europe, Asia, and the US
87%
client satisfaction (NPS)
0%
certificate cancellations caused by CTS
Clients include leading global fashion conglomerates with large‑scale launches in Russia and Belarus — from premium wear to mass market.
Anonymous references:
Asian fashion group
( Company )
Asian fashion group — mass market
( Challenge )
( Solution )
( Result)
Full certification of all apparel for Rospotrebnadzor compliance and ongoing pre‑production fabric control.
Complete testing cycle in our lab
EAEU certificate issuance
Pre‑production quality monitoring.
60% sales growth in 6 months
Rospotrebnadzor claims reduced to zero
60%
sales growth in 6 months
European fashion brand
( Company )
European fashion brand — fast fashion
( Challenge )
( Solution )
( Result)
Eliminate grey importers on marketplaces and regain brand control.
All certificates re‑issued via CTS
official marketplace store launched under the brand’s ownership
€170 000 additional margin per year
Brand reputation fully restored with 4.7‑star rating
€170 000
additional margin per year
Calculate your potential savings and get a personalized market entry plan.
30 minutes to learn how to legally and safely launch your apparel, footwear, or accessories brand into the Russian and EAEU markets — without intermediaries, sanctions risks, or loss of control.
Takes under two minutes to complete. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
The consultation is conducted online (Zoom) in English.
What you’ll get:
Tailored market‑entry roadmap for your brand.
Risk review and partner due diligence.
Cost‑savings and timeline estimate.
Expert answers to legal and operational questions.
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