In Russia, changed the rules on labeling of alcohol – Ekho Moskvy radio station

The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

The new federal special stamps have been adopted by government decree. This “Cognac”, “Cognac (special)”, “Wines (special),” “Sparkling wine (champagne) (Special)”, “liqueur wines (special)” and “Alcoholic beverages (special).” Initiate change labeling rules Rosalkogolregulirovanie. The innovations were needed because of the fact that earlier this month entered into force the federal law, which set new concepts of alcoholic beverages. It was noted that the document was sent, including the creation of favorable conditions for the production of wine grapes from the Russian. Marked “special” in their labeling got exactly domestic alcoholic beverages “protected geographical indication”. As outlined in the Help on the official website of the Cabinet, the government’s decision also changed the requirements for models of federal special stamps – in particular, their color choices.

Earlier it was reported that alcohol excise stamps with the old sample was allowed to sell up to September 1, 2016.