The mandatory labeling system is expanding according to a pre—approved schedule, and the next wave is not a surprise to those who follow government regulations. But in practice, many companies learn about the specific effective date of the requirement after the fact, when the product is already blocked in the marketplace warehouse.
Government Decree No. 818 dated 05/31/2025 introduces labeling for confectionery products from July 1, 2026. The category covers white chocolate, cocoa-infused chocolate, chewing gum, caramel, and dragees. Manufacturers and importers are required to put codes on the packaging and transmit data on the movement of goods to the "Fair Sign" at every stage — from production or importation to retail sale.
At the same time, Decree No. 1681 of 11/30/2024 comes into force — it concerns cosmetic products: shampoos, bath formulations, hair sprays, razors, blades, deodorants, incense. The obligations for this category are somewhat different: suppliers and sellers must report on the turnover and withdrawal of goods from circulation, indicate the number of goods transferred during purchase and sale, commission, agency agreements, and transmit information during withdrawal for any reason other than retail sale.
For companies operating through Wildberries, Ozon and Yandex.Market, there is one practical consequence: the product card without codes applied and data transmitted to the system is blocked upon acceptance to the site's warehouse. This is not a delay—in-correction penalty, but an immediate stop to sales.
Checking with the supplier or our own production whether the labeling has been applied to batches shipped after July 1 is a task that should have been completed before the start of the requirement, but for those who missed the date, it is critical to do it now, before the next shipment to the marketplace warehouse. It is also worth clarifying with the customs broker the procedure for transmitting data when importing labeled categories — the procedure differs from the usual customs clearance and requires integration with the Honest Sign system at the import stage.
