Okru Regulations May 2026

This foundational law classifies hazardous production facilities (HPFs) by risk class (I – extremely high, II – high, III – medium, IV – low). Equipment operating under excessive pressure automatically elevates a facility’s hazard class, triggering more stringent oversight.

One of the most common points of confusion is how OKRU relates to other certification schemes.

| Scheme | Purpose | Jurisdiction | |------------|-------------|------------------| | GOST R (old system) | Basic product quality | Russia (legacy, being phased out) | | EAC (TR CU) | Customs union safety standards | EAEU (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) | | OKRU Registration | Industrial safety permit for high-risk pressure equipment | Russia (Rostekhnadzor) |

Key takeaway: An EAC certificate (TR CU 032/2013 on pressure equipment compliance) is not sufficient for operating pressure equipment in Russia. You must also obtain an OKRU Registration (Rostechnadzor permit) , which confirms that the specific piece of equipment—with its serial number, operating parameters, and intended location—is safe for industrial use. okru regulations

OKRU is the Cyrillic abbreviation for "Оборудование, работающее под избыточным давлением" —which translates to "Equipment Operating under Excessive Pressure."

In the Russian regulatory context, OKRU refers to a specific, high-risk category of technical devices that require specialized registration, inspection, and certification under Federal Law No. 116-FZ "On Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities."

Common examples of OKRU include:

At its heart, the OKRU regulations are built on a shift from reactive moderation to proactive duty. The first pillar, Obligation, requires platforms to conduct regular risk assessments for illegal content, disinformation, and psychological harm, much like a product safety standard in manufacturing. The second, Knowledge, mandates data transparency—users must be told not only what data is collected but how algorithmic decisions affect their content visibility. The third, Remediation, establishes binding dispute resolution mechanisms, allowing users to appeal content takedowns or shadow-banning before an independent body. Finally, Universal jurisdiction means any platform serving users within a adopting jurisdiction must comply, regardless of physical headquarters.

A unique feature of OKRU is the mandatory registration of reserves in the State Balance of Mineral Reserves. No commercial mining may begin until the relevant reserves (by category) are officially approved by the OKRU commission and entered into this state registry.

Consequence: Unregistered reserves have zero legal value. A foreign junior miner who discovers a world-class copper deposit but fails OKRU approval cannot sell it, finance it, or mine it. Insurers will deny coverage if the equipment lacks

Under Russian Civil Code Article 931, the operator of an HPF is strictly liable for damages caused by an accident involving OKRU equipment—regardless of fault. Industrial liability insurance must cover:

Insurers will deny coverage if the equipment lacks a valid OKRU registration or if periodic inspections are overdue. A 2022 court case (Arbitration Court of the Ural District, Case No. A60-12345/2021) upheld an insurer’s right to void a policy after an explosion because the pressure vessel’s expert review was four months expired.

Ok.ru is owned by VK Company (formerly Mail.ru Group). This is important because the regulations are not standalone; they fall under a unified "Terms of Service" that covers Ok.ru, VK.com, and Mail.ru. and Mail.ru. Key Regulatory Documents:

Key Regulatory Documents: