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Russia: Simplified registration procedure for low-risk medical devices

As of 19 March 2020, importers and manufacturers of low-risk medical devices will have to undergo a separate registration procedure for such devices.

The amendments to this effect were adopted by Decree No. 299 of 18 March 2020 that amended Decree No. 1416 of 27 December 2016.

Russia: Sale of unmarked footwear prohibited from 1 March 2020

As of 1 March 2020, it becomes forbidden to sell footwear and shoes without the required identification marking.  Manufacturers and importers that all footwear and shoes produced or imported after this date have been labelled with the unique code that looks similar to a QR code. In order to sell any remaining stock to retailers or end users, it is required to label it with the identification codes.

Russia: Compliance deadlines for marking of perfumery with identification marks

We would like to remind you about the important deadlines related to the introduction of the mandatory labelling of perfumes and toilet water in the Russian Federation.

Until 31 March 2020, market participants (importers, manufacturers, etc.) are required to register themselves in the centralised marking system.

Ukraine: Adopted maximum concentration levels of veterinary medicines in food

As of 28 April 2020, manufacturers and importers of foods of animal origin in Ukraine have to ensure their products comply with the set concentration levels for active veterinary medicine components.

Maximum allowed concentration levels have been set for over 100 active substances, including amoxicillin, cyfluthrin, emamectin, netobimin, oxibendazole, paracetamol, permethrin, etc.

Ukraine: Improved Technical Regulation on detergents

As of 20 August 2020, manufacturers and importers supplying detergents to Ukraine have to comply with a revised Ukrainian Technical Regulation on Detergents adopted by Decree No. 717 of 20 August 2008.

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