Starting from April 1, 2024, the rules for labeling beer products and low-alcohol beverages will be expanded in Russia. The relevant draft decision of the Government of the Russian Federation was published on the federal portal of drafts of regulatory legal acts.
“The new requirements were developed taking into account the specifics of technical and business processes in the industry and provide for a consistent transition to sample-by-sample traceability of products depending on product form factors from April 1, 2024,” the press service said. Industry and Trade Ministry.
In Russia from April 1 of this year started Mandatory labeling of beer in kegs and low-alcohol beverages.
From October 1, the mandatory labeling procedure also affects beer and low-alcohol drinks in glass and PET containers. From 15 January 2024, mandatory labeling will be introduced on all other types of packaging for these drinks.
Before that, the State Duma fully proposed ban Sale of alcohol in barrels. This proposal was made by deputy Sultan Khamzaev. In his opinion, kegs often become a loophole for smugglers and sellers of fake and counterfeit alcohol.
They wanted it in Russia before to give permission Duty-free sale of alcohol to passengers on domestic flights.