Russian eco-friendly product market trends

The eco-friendly product market is one of the most expanding sectors in Russia, and demand for related products is rapidly increasing. As the market expands, the Russian government also plans to strengthen the certification system for eco-friendly products (in the food sector) and plans to implement it starting in the second half of 2024. There are no regulations on eco-friendly cosmetics or household chemical products, and it is left to the self-certification of producers, but discussions are underway with related organizations to establish certification standards for these products. Currently, various terms such as 'Organic', 'ECO', 'BIO', and 'Green' are used for eco-friendly products. The definitions for each term are different, so individual standards must be applied, but the government is presenting comprehensive standards in the name of eco-friendliness. Green products defined by the government (Act on Eco-friendly Products, No 280-FZ) are as follows: - Produced, stored and ...