Mineral water labeling started in Russia on December 1

Published 2021년 12월 1일

Tridge summary

Russia has started mandatory labeling of packaged mineral water from December 1, 2021, with over 1,000 manufacturers and importers complying with the 'Honest Sign' state labeling system. The system, which provides 95% market coverage, aims to ensure product legitimacy. Both large and small companies have prepared for the digital marking, with some starting the process in September. The software and hardware required for the marking process range in cost from 75,000 rubles to 500,000 rubles, depending on the production volume. The Union of Producers of Soft Drinks and Mineral Waters has urged manufacturers to choose a labeling partner early to smooth the implementation process.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Mandatory labeling of packaged mineral water started in Russia on December 1, 2021. The corresponding government decree was published in May 2021. According to the press service of the labeling operator, the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies (CRPT), 900 manufacturers and 130 importers have passed registration and accounting of products in the state labeling system "Honest Sign", which provide 95% of the total market. “Labeling of packaged water began on September 1, when registration in the system started. mineral water with marking codes ", - quoted by the CRPT the words of the deputy general director of the marking operator Revaz Yusupov. According to him, such products have begun to enter retail chains, and consumers can already be convinced of their legality. Both large and small manufacturers have confirmed their readiness for labeling. "Despite the natural difficulties caused by the process of introducing innovations, we managed to prepare our production ...

Source: Milknews