The Russian Chemist Union (RCU) reckons that the presence of harmful substances in plastic bottles is not possible. The RCU President stated that it is not possible that PET bottles contain phthalates. This contradicts the laws of chemistry and the results of numerous Russian and foreign research projects.
Russia has signed the Agreement on the Common Principles for the Circulation of Medical Devices (Products Intended for Medical Purpose and Medical Technical Equipment) in the Eurasian Economic Community. The Agreement is to enter into force after 1 January 2016.
Import permit requirement:
Medical devices may only be imported into Russia subject to an import permit and for the purpose of their state registration (which is compulsory for all medical devices).
As the European Union has introduced a new sanctions "package", Russia may, in response, introduce an additional import ban on clothes, wine, vehicles, luxury goods, fridges and petrochemicals from EU or the US. There is no final list and no draft regulation imposing this ban but, as the state officials say, certain response measures are sure to be introduced.
Last month Russia has responded to the Western sanctions by imposing a one-year ban on all imports of certain types of food, such as meats, fish, milk and dairy, seafood, fruits and vegetables. The targeted exporting countries are the EU member states, the US, Australia, Canada and the Kingdom of Norway.
Which products are subject to the state registration?
As of 1 September 2014 lower import tariffs will apply to thousands of products imported into Russia (88 groups of products and 4822 product codes in total).
The tariffs were amended as a result of Russia joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2012.
A member of the State Duma (the Russian Parliament) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia to make amendments the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Perfumery and Cosmetic Products (ТR СU 009/2011) which would prohibit animal testing of cosmetics and domestic chemicals.
Starting from 14 September 2013 transporters of goods are not permitted to ship any goods into Russia or transit any goods through Russia with the use of TIR Carnets. The senders must provide another guarantee for payment of all customs duties and taxes, such as a bank deposit or bank guarantee.
Persons importing vehicles into Russia (or into the Customs Union) for personal use and other private purposes not connected with any commercial activity, must pay the following fees and duties:
Different simplified rules apply to temporary import of foreign vehicles by foreign individuals into Russia
1. Customs clearance charges
Occupational exposure limits, HS management, health and safety training, H&S management, occupational safety rules
Environmental liability, waste management, air protection, water management, hazardous substances management, dangerous goods transportation, use of chemicals…
Cosmetics, food, electronics, chemicals, clothing, textiles, other consumer goods
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