Federal Anti-monopoly Service (FAS) has sent to the Vice-Premier a list of products for which they propose to allow the parallel import – without brand owners’ permission. The list is said to include cosmetics, perfumery, soft drinks and hygienic products, such as nappies. Also, the list may include pharmaceuticals, vehicle spare parts and medical products.
At this moment, brand products may only be imported into Russia by either the brand owner or an authorized supplier or importer. Importing products without a brand owner’s permission (parallel import) is considered a breach of the owner’s exclusive rights to the trademark.