As of August 1, 2026, labeling will become mandatory for producers…
As of August 1, 2026, labeling will become mandatory for producers and importers of meat products in Russia.
Consensus
- Mandatory labeling for meat and meat-vegetable products will be introduced in Russia starting August 1, 2026.
- The labeling requirement applies to producers and importers of ready-to-consume meat products in consumer packaging.
- Sausage products will be subject to mandatory labeling starting October 1, 2026.
- Requirements for kolkhozes and agricultural cooperatives will begin on October 1, 2026.
- More than 1,400 meat producers and over 300 importers have already connected to the 'Chestnyy Znak' system.
- A support program offers up to 50% compensation of equipment costs for small and medium-sized enterprises joining the system in August and October 2026.
Points of divergence
- The list of products subject to mandatory labeling was expanded on July 1, including chocolate, candies, jelly, gum, and other confectionery items. — fontanka
- The Institute of State and Municipal Management at HSE estimates that the illegal turnover of meat products in Russia is around 20%, resulting in annual losses of about 75 billion rubles for legal companies and 30 billion rubles in lost tax revenue for the budget. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Mandatory labeling has reached meat products — Фонтанка
- Marking of meat products will become mandatory from August 1 — Коммерсантъ
- In Russia, mandatory marking of meat products has been introduced as of August 1 — Вести