Starting April 1, the Russian government plans to launch an experiment on the labeling of radio electronic devices. In the first stage, you will touch plugs, light-sensitive conductors, lamps, and lighting equipment. The experiment will last until August 2024.
The authorities also intend to introduce a disposal fee for foreign products. The proceeds will be used to recycle electronics and components, as well as to support Russian manufacturers, Kommersant learned.
In 2021, they started talking about electronics labeling for the first time. In February 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade submitted a draft government decree on the introduction of labeling of electronic devices. Until January 2023, companies could voluntarily join the experiment.
The Chestny Znak product labeling system has been introduced in Russia since 2018, the aim of the project is to combat counterfeiting. Labeling is now mandatory, among other things, for medicines, cigarettes, mineral water, dairy products and other categories.
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Source: RB
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