Mandatory labeling of ice cream and cheese began in Russia on June 1

Published Jun 1, 2021

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Russia has initiated mandatory state labeling for ice cream and cheese from June 1, 2021, with over 85% of ice cream producers and 100% of cheese producers already complying with the 'Honest Sign' system. The system, operated by the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies, has handled eight times the normal workload without any delays or failures. Despite some manufacturers not meeting the deadline, it is anticipated that there will be no product shortage in retail chains. Since the experiment began in December 2020, over 1 billion labeling codes for dairy products have been issued.

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85% of ice cream producers and 100% of cheese producers have passed registration and accounting of products in the state labeling system "Honest Sign" Mandatory labeling of ice cream and cheese began in Russia on June 1, 2021. The corresponding government decree was signed on December 15, 2020. As noted in the message of the labeling operator of the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies (CRPT), 85% of ice cream producers and 100% of cheese producers passed registration and accounting of products in the state labeling system "Honest Sign". According to Revaz Yusupov, deputy director general of the CRPT, the system copes well with high load and works without delays or failures. The workload increased 8 times last week, with 99% of documents processed in less than 10 minutes. Both large and small manufacturers, as well as integrators and printing houses have confirmed their readiness for marking. For cheese and ice cream producers, the support service works in an ...

Source: Specagro