Russia to Enforce New GOST for Coffee Glass Jars
A new Russian GOST standard for glass containers for coffee and related products will take effect on April 1, 2027, specifying requirements for shape, quality, and appearance.
Consensus
- A new GOST standard for glass jars for coffee and coffee-based products will come into effect on April 1, 2026.
- The standard classifies jars as round and non-round.
- The recommended depth of the label recess is between 0.2 and 0.6 mm.
- Internal coating of the jars is not allowed.
- The presence of a small number of bubbles inside the glass is permitted, depending on the volume, ranging from 2 to 5.
- The standard specifies requirements for the external appearance and quality of the packaging.
Points of divergence
- The depth of the label recess must be between 0.2 and 0.6 millimeters, and surface marks from forming equipment are allowed. — riamo
- The standard recommends a label recess depth of 0.2 to 0.6 millimeters and allows for a small number of bubbles in the glass depending on volume. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- A GOST for glass jars for coffee will come into force in Russia — РИАМО
- In Russia, GOST for glass jars for coffee has been approved — Вести