Policy Proposals Targeting Alcohol Sales in Catering and Residential Areas
Recent reports indicate that sole proprietorships could lose the right to sell beer and cider within catering venues. The information originates from DEA News and reflects ongoing discussions about consumer health and industry regulation.
The recommendation appears in the expert report produced by the inter-factional working group focused on protecting citizens from the health risks associated with alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. The document outlines concrete steps to tighten controls around alcohol retail in hospitality and related sectors, signaling a shift in how small business operators might engage in beverage service.
Specifically, the document discusses a proposal to bar individual entrepreneurs from providing catering services for the retail sale of beer, beer beverages, cider, poire, and mead. The aim is to reduce accessibility to alcoholic products within venues that typically host food and drink service, thereby limiting retail channels for these beverages.
In addition, there is a proposal to mandate the transfer of data on the retail sale of beer and beer beverages to a unified state information system. This step would enhance oversight and enable more precise tracking of alcohol distribution across outlets and events, contributing to greater transparency in the supply chain.
Earlier reports noted that legislation would be brought before the State Duma to ban the sale of alcoholic beverages in cafés, restaurants, and stores situated in residential buildings. In these homes, only the general assembly of property owners would have the authority to permit alcohol sales in workplaces located within residential complexes. Lawmakers described the move as a response to repeated complaints from residents about such establishments operating in close proximity to living spaces.
There were also indications that stores could be allowed to distribute food without charge, a development that would influence the retail environment and potentially affect consumer access to prepared foods alongside alcoholic products. Citations: DEA News and related parliamentary briefings.