ALL (General product requirements)

Russia: Criminal liability for unsafe products or services

23.09.2019

In Russia, it is a criminal offence to manufacture, store or transport with the aim to sell or sale of products (or provision of services) that do not comply with safety requirements set out in consumer protection laws, the applicable technical regulations or other applicable legislation and if these products or services are dangerous for human life or health. This offence is set out in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, article 238.

Ukraine: Amended list of products the import of which into Ukraine from Russia is prohibited

18.07.2019

As of 22 April 2019, it is no longer possible to import from Russia into Ukraine a number of additional types of products. Ukraine has extended the list of products subject to an import ban from the Russian Federation. The added products include:

Ukraine: Ukrainian goods - European Certification

15.07.2019

On June 6, 2019 the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) voted for the simplification of the certification procedure and conformity assessment of Ukrainian consumer goods.

The Parliament approved the draft Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding the implementation of legislative acts of the European Union in the field of technical regulation.

Uzbekistan: “ECO” mark can be used by certificate holders only

19.06.2019

The system of voluntary eco-labeling of products is to be introduced as of January 1, 2020. It is based on the requirements of international standards. National standards for food, chemical, construction, textile, oil and gas and engineering industries will be developed during 2019-2022.

Russia: Mandatory marking of products with identification marks. How does this work and what to do?

21.05.2019

NOTE: Pravsky Consulting will be happy to provide regulatory support services on any issues related to the mandatory product marking in Russia and the EAEU.

EAEU: Agreement on labelling of products with identification marking entered into force

13.05.2019

The Agreement was concluded on 2 February 2018 between all Eurasian Economic Union Member States.

Russia: Adopted rules for the mandatory labelling of products with identification marking

13.05.2019

As of 14 May 2019, importers and manufacturers of products subject to mandatory labelling with identification marking are required to comply with the adopted Rules.

Russia: Revised lists of perfumery and cosmetics and other consumer products to which restrictions on the circulation of ethanol containing products do not apply

09.11.2018

As of 1 November 2018, products included into the lists adopted by Direction No. 2322-r of 27 October 2018, will not be subject to any circulation restrictions that are applicable to ethanol-containing products.

EAEU: Member States will share information about dangerous products

08.11.2018

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has commenced work on creating a system that will allow the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to exchange information on measures taken to prevent or limit the sale or use of products that pose a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers.

EAEU: Procedure for registration, suspension and termination of conformity declarations

05.11.2018

As of 1 July 2018, declarations of conformity with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Technical Regulations are subject to a revised procedure for registration, suspension and termination.