Honey labeling in Russia may be introduced starting from March 2026.

From December 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, it is proposed to conduct an experiment on the labeling of baby food in packaging. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation proposed to expand the list of grocery products in consumer packaging subject to mandatory labeling, starting from March 1, 2026. "The initiative proposes to expand from March 1, 2026, the list of individual types of grocery products in consumer packaging subject to mandatory labeling. Thus, it is proposed to label grocery products: cereals, grains, legumes, and other products of the milling and cereal industry used for food after heat treatment, instant potatoes, and cereal products for breakfast (including those not requiring heat treatment), honey, honey-based products, beekeeping products, as well as artificial honey," the ministry clarified. The labeling will be introduced in stages, according to the draft resolution. From March 1, 2026, companies will start registering in the "Honest Sign" ...