Retail chains will be obliged to include at least 10% of regional goods in their assortment

Trade networks want to oblige to put on the shelves at least 10% of essential goods of regional production. According to Izvestia, such amendments to the law "On the Fundamentals of State Regulation of Trade Activity in the Russian Federation" will be submitted to the State Duma on April 11 by deputies of the faction "Fair Russia - For Truth" headed by Sergei Mironov.

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The document, read by Izvestia, says that the new norms are aimed at supporting regional producers and reducing dependence on supplies from other territories.

"The introduction of the requirement will increase the availability of locally produced products, reduce logistics costs and stabilize consumer prices," the explanatory note to the bill says.

In addition, the introduction of the norm on the minimum share of regional products will create additional opportunities for small and medium-sized producers, reduce the monopolization of distribution by large suppliers and provide consumers with more affordable goods, the document stresses.

As Sergey Mironov explained to Izvestia, today in Russia there is an increase in retail prices for essential goods. Including, according to Rosstat data as of April 7, potatoes have gone up in price by 34.45% since the beginning of this year, and cabbage - by 19%.

"The bill is just aimed at reducing retail prices, increasing the availability of locally produced goods, supporting regional producers who perform in the regions an important social function - create jobs," - explained the deputy.

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Keep to their own: chains will be obliged to include at least 10% of regional goods in their assortment