The Russian Tanners and Shoemakers’ Union (RSKO) has requested the Federation Council to ban the terms “eco-leather” and “ecomeh”.News“.
RSKO General Manager Alexandra Andrunakievich pointed out that terms such as “eco-leather”, “vegan leather” and “ecomeh” mislead consumers.
“Moreover, the FAS, when considering RSCO’s proposals to ban the term, has already answered us that the prefix “eco” means “economic leather”, and this comes from the confirmation from the control body: the price of such products is really budget. Despite the fact that this material has nothing to do with skin, ”Andrunakievich said.
According to him, senators have welcomed the RSCO’s proposals and plan to consider them in the fall.
Earlier, the Russian government submitted to the State Duma a bill to expand the list of children’s goods that are subject to VAT with a reduced tax rate of up to 10% when sold.
before in Russia started Realme leather smartphone sales.