Since the beginning of the year, several new product groups have been subject to mandatory labeling. In particular, the phased registration of participants in the turnover of cosmetics and household chemicals began in March. Since May, labeling has been mandatory for soaps and cleaning products, since July for deodorants and care products, and since October for cosmetics and oral care products.
The grocery sector has also not remained unchanged. Since spring, codes have become mandatory for snacks, chips, crackers and bread rolls. Since July, it has been used for sauces, spices, vinegar and dry mixes.
Labeling of motor oils started in March and in September will cover products such as antifreeze, lubricants and brake compounds. Also, starting from September 1, mandatory labeling of building materials, including gypsum, cement, dry mixes, and sealants and mounting foams, will come into force by the end of the year.
During the same period, sports nutrition, children's toys, sweets (starting in 2026), instant drinks, razors, as well as bicycles and medical products will be included in the Honest Sign system. The experiment on labeling shaving accessories is coming to an end and the mandatory labeling phase begins in December.
Among the products for which pilot projects are underway are titanium products, radio electronics, fiber optics, textbooks, heating devices, auto parts, pyrotechnics, and even cosmetic pharmaceutical raw materials. The implementation takes place in stages: first, an experiment, then registration of participants, and only after that — mandatory labeling.
At the same time, the existing rules for a number of categories are being tightened. So, since March 2025, a piece-by-piece accounting of packaged water has been in effect, and since September, a similar procedure has been introduced for beer in consumer packaging. The rules for decommissioning products have also been updated: now you need to scan the codes when selling or recycling.
Working with the system requires some technical and organizational training. Companies must have a qualified electronic signature, register on the platform, conclude an agreement with the CRPT operator, establish an EDI, and purchase equipment for printing and scanning codes. Without this, it is impossible to work with labeled products.
Serious penalties are provided for violations of the law: fines of up to 300 thousand rubles and possible confiscation of goods. In some cases, even criminal liability is provided.
Thus, in 2025, the Honest Mark system covers more and more product categories. It is important for manufacturers, suppliers and sellers not only to monitor the changes, but also to respond promptly to them in order to avoid fines and maintain access to the market.
