The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia has developed a number of changes to the labeling rules, aimed at expanding the range of labeled dietary supplements (DS) and improving the labeling system for this product category. According to the draft, starting from September 1, 2025, the list of dietary supplements subject to mandatory labeling will be expanded with new product categories. It is also proposed to ban the circulation of non-labeled dietary supplements manufactured or imported into Russia before the new requirements come into force, starting from August 31, 2026, GxP News reported, citing the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
"Taking into account the appeals from market participants, as well as an analysis of enforcement practices, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia has developed a number of changes to the labeling rules for this product category. These changes are aimed at expanding the range of labeled dietary supplements (DS) and improving the labeling system within this product group. Thus, starting from September 1, 2025, it is proposed to expand the list of dietary supplements subject to labeling by adding new product categories," the ministry stated.
In addition, the draft government resolution provides for the introduction of a ban on the circulation of non-labeled dietary supplements manufactured or imported into the Russian Federation before the date the relevant mandatory requirements come into force, starting from August 31, 2026. The ministry emphasized that such a measure will help minimize the risks of illegal dietary supplements with unreliable expiration dates appearing on the market.
In February 2025, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry appealed to the Federal Antimonopoly Service with a proposal to strengthen control over the remote sale of dietary supplements. This measure was prompted by growing risks associated with the distribution of counterfeit products and illegal medications disguised as dietary supplements through online platforms. Representatives of relevant organizations have repeatedly spoken about violations identified in the sale of such products.
For instance, media outlets reported that Wildberries and Ozon regularly feature products containing potent pharmaceutical substances, "which could effectively be considered unregistered medications but are camouflaged as dietary supplements," prescription hormonal drugs, and medicinal doses of vitamin D. In response, representatives of the marketplaces pointed to their "multi-level control mechanisms."
Source: GxPnews
