One of the most common questions from manufacturers shipping to Russia is: “Is the Russian QR code mandatory, and do we have to print it ourselves?” The short answer is…
What the EAC certificate is, whether you need a certificate or a declaration, whether GOST-R still applies and how it differs from Chestny Znak — a clear guide for manufacturers…
USD 49 billion in trade volume, second place in imports and six product groups. What the figures mean for an exporter, and the four prerequisites for entering the market.
2,700 units, a three-month delay and Chestny Znak codes that dropped out of the system. How one check before loading avoided an additional cost of USD 10,000–15,000.
If labelling, documents and code status are not checked before loading, the shipment stops at the border. Five classic mistakes and seven checkpoints.
What Russian EDO is, how a UPD is signed, and why a Chestny Znak transfer report cannot be completed without EDO — a 2026 guide for exporters.
What an unlabelled product costs under Russian mandatory labelling: administrative penalties under KoAP 15.12, the risk of confiscation, six critical mistakes and a compliance checklist.
Chestny Znak for textile and apparel exports to Russia: who is responsible, how codes are obtained, where the label goes, and the mistakes we see most often.
The first step of Chestny Znak registration is Russia’s qualified electronic signature (UKEP). What it means for a foreign exporter and how it is obtained, step by step.
Code volume, labelling method, EDI subscription, setup and packaging type — the five factors that determine the cost of Chestny Znak labelling, and where you should and should not economise.
Baked goods enter mandatory labelling in Russia on 1 May 2026 and chocolate and confectionery on 1 July 2026. A preparation timetable and checklist for food exporters.
The difference between a customs code and a GTIN, why a GS1 barcode is required for export to Russia, how to obtain one and how it connects to the Chestny…