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Russia: the Law on Standardisation entered into force

The Law on Standardisation in the Russian Federation No. 162-FZ dated 29 June 2015 partly entered into force on 29 September 2015 except a number of provisions which enter into force on 1 July 2016.

Zero import duty set for waste and scrap titanium

As of 18 September 2015 until 31 December 2016 the import duty on waste and scrape titanium is 0% from its customs value. This import duty rate was adopted by the Eurasian Economic Commission Collegiate Decision No. 90 of 18 August 2015.

 Russia proposes compulsory certification of cement

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted draft decree which aims to impose compulsory certification of cement in Russia. This requirement would allow to diminish the risks to human health and life as well as to private and corporate property and the environment.

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