Labeling of ice cream and cheese has become mandatory in Russia

In Russia, from June 1, mandatory labeling of ice cream and cheese began. The corresponding government decree was signed in December 2020. The operator of the labeling, the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies (CRPT), said that 87% of ice cream producers and 100% of cheese producers passed registration and accounting of products in the state labeling system "Honest Sign". In May, the Kommersant newspaper reported that almost 40% of Russian ice cream producers were unable to start compulsory product labeling on time due to difficulties with the supply and installation of equipment. In particular, we faced difficulties in Unilever (brands “Magnat”, “Gold Standard”, etc.), which occupies up to 10% of the market. Natalya Utkina, Deputy Director General of the Union of Ice Cream Manufacturers of Russia, did not rule out that all this could lead to a shortage of ice cream. The Ministry of Industry and Trade told RBC that the circulation of unmarked dairy products after ...