Mandatory labeling of soft drinks in plastic and glass has started in Russia

In Russia, mandatory labeling of soft drinks in glass and polymer packaging has begun, with the exception of juices, nectars, fruit drinks and drinks made from plant materials. The corresponding government order was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in June. The Cabinet of Ministers decided to launch labeling of sugary drinks due to the growing illegal market. Thus, according to estimates by the Ministry of Finance Research Institute, the level of counterfeit products is about 20%. According to the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies (CRPT, operator of the state labeling system "Honest Sign"), the labeling is designed to minimize illegal trafficking. “This will protect consumers from low-quality products and return a favorable competitive environment to the market,” noted the CRPT. The head of the department of excise-free food products of the CRPT, Yulia Kuzmina, said that almost 83 thousand participants in the trade have already registered in the ...