The Russian government is preparing uniform rules for displaying prices on marketplaces. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that the cost of goods on online platforms should be displayed uniformly and not depend on the payment method.
There are two practical elements in the logic of the project.
- Consumer protection against price gouging when choosing a payment instrument.
- Strengthening the verification of information about goods through government systems and registries, including labeling and certification data.
This approach directly affects sellers who work with imports, as conformity assessment and labeling become part of the contours of online trading at the platform level.
Mishustin outlined the content of future regulations with an extended quotation, which separately mentions verification of information and uniform price rules.:
"What is important in this approach, in the new law, is the introduction of a procedure for verifying information about goods through state information systems and relevant state registers, including labeling and certificates. This is the introduction of uniform rules for displaying prices that do not depend on the means of payment. People are worried about this, people are worried that some movements will simply not allow them to buy inexpensive goods that they are used to and that are convenient to deliver," the head of government noted.
The effect on operational discipline is important for the foreign economic activity market. When sites integrate registry verification, the value of correct product cards and documentary evidence increases: declarations, certificates, and labeling information. An error in the card leads to stop factors in sales and logistics costs when canceling orders. Uniform pricing rules add transparency to the buyer and reduce the risk of claims against the seller for "hidden" payment terms.
Businesses should prepare for new requirements in advance. The practical set of actions includes auditing cards according to mandatory attributes, verifying labeling data, setting up internal control of price scenarios, fixing delivery conditions and services. This helps to pass the transition period without failures in shipments and ratings, as well as keep demand predictable during peak seasons.
