The second stage of mandatory labeling of soft drinks has begun in the Russian Federation

The second stage of mandatory labeling of soft drinks - in glass and polymer packaging (except for juices, nectars, plant milk and compotes) - began in Russia on December 1, 2023, Interfax reports. The decision to gradually introduce mandatory labeling of soft drinks was approved by the government in June this year. The first stage started on September 1 and involved the registration of soft drink manufacturers in the labeling system. At the third stage, from March 1, 2024, labeling will become mandatory for manufacturers of soft drinks in cans, including aluminum ones. From June 1, 2024, the labeling will be extended to juices, nectars, plant milk, compotes in all types of packaging, as well as other non-alcoholic drinks (with the exception of those starting from December 1, 2023 and March 1, 2024). The press service of the labeling operator in the Russian Federation, LLC Operator TsRPT, recalled that the decision to start labeling sugary drinks is due to the increase in the ...