In Russia, the rules for online sales of goods will change from September

On September 1, 2026, clarifications to the law on consumer protection will come into force, which oblige sellers on marketplaces and online stores to confirm the authenticity of products. This was announced on July 14 by the President of the Association of Digital Platforms (ADC). Oraz Durdyev.

"In particular, sellers will have to place links to official registries in the product description on the platforms — the Russian or the unified Eurasian," he shared with RIA Novosti.

It is noted that the resources will indicate the number of the certificate or declaration, its validity period and the issuing organization. The requirement applies to a wide range of products, from children's products to electronics and cosmetics. According to Durdyev, if the product does not require mandatory confirmation, this should also be clearly indicated to buyers.

He clarified that the innovation does not apply to goods offered by individuals for resale, and to purchases in traditional stores. Durdyev noted that these clarifications fit into a broader verification mechanism under the law on the platform economy, which will be operational from October 1, 2026 and provides for a unified system for verifying data in product cards.

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A group of deputies of the Communist Party faction, led by the first deputy chairman of the Central Committee of the party, Yuri Afonin, will submit to the State Duma a bill prohibiting the preservation of the same package dimensions when changing the weight or volume of goods. It was noted that amendments are proposed to the law "On Consumer Rights Protection". The bill stipulates that the manufacturer will be required to indicate the weight or volume of the product in large print on the front of the package.