On March 1, 2026, amendments approved by the Russian Government will come into force. These amendments significantly tighten the requirements for labeling and traceability of skin antiseptics, disinfectants, and dietary supplements (DS) under the Honest Sign system. The key innovation is the mandatory electronic linking of labeling data to current permits registered in state registries.
Key provisions of the new rules:
1. For antiseptics and disinfectants: from March 1, 2026, when entering each batch of goods into circulation in the Honest Sign system, it will be necessary to indicate the details of the permitting document – a declaration of conformity or a state registration certificate (SGR).
2. For biologically active supplements (BAS): the only permitting document is the State Register of Products (SGR). Legal entry into circulation will only be possible with a current and valid certificate in the relevant registry of Rospotrebnadzor.
3. For all market participants: it will be mandatory to provide accurate data about the location of business in the system, including the registration reason code (RRC) and the Federal Information Address System (FIAS) identifier. Existing registered companies have been granted a transition period until April 1, 2026, to update this information.
4. For imported products: additional verification will be introduced starting June 1, 2026. Goods will only be permitted to enter circulation in the Russian Federation if the permit information specified in the customs declarations fully complies with the data in the monitoring system.
5. Interdepartmental cooperation: from September 1, 2026, Rospotrebnadzor will be obliged to promptly (within one working day) enter up-to-date information about changes in the SGR status (for example, suspension or cancellation) into the Honest Sign system.
Consequences of non-compliance:
The Honest Sign system will gain the technical capability to automatically block transactions involving goods, refusing to register them or put them into circulation in the following cases:
* If the manufacturer or importer has not notified of the commencement of the relevant activity;
* If discrepancies are found in the provided data;
* If the permit document is not in the state register or its status does not allow legal circulation of the product.
Objectives and context of changes:
These measures, which have been in development since August 2025, are part of a broader strategy to strengthen controls over goods posing public health risks. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, existing mechanisms have proven insufficient to effectively combat the circulation of unsafe and counterfeit products. The new regulations are intended to close existing legal gaps and ensure stricter market controls.
