If the law on the registration of beer and beer beverage manufacturers comes into force, the price of beer and beer products in Russia will not increase. This was announced at the Federation Council Budget and Financial Markets Committee meeting. declaration Alexander Korobutov, Deputy Head of the Department of Customs Policy and Alcohol Market Regulation of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation.
“No, the beer price will not increase, because all brewers operating on the date of entry into force of the law will be automatically included in the register,” said Korobutov.
According to him, registration will be indefinite, and the entrance fee is set at 10,000 rubles.
He added that smaller brewers are concerned about the upcoming changes. However, meters will still need to be installed and their cost will be very low. Also the order will be fulfilled and the quality of the products can be monitored.
From September 1, 2023, the law on the creation of a register of manufacturers of beer and beer drinks will enter into force, which prohibits the production of companies that are not on the list. In addition, as of September 1, 2024, the production volumes that do not need to be fitted with a production capacity meter will be reduced from the current 300 thousand decaliters to 100 thousand decals.
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