Participant announcement for the III Food Congress of the EAEU: Representative of the Honest Sign State Marking System operator will attend the event
The "Fair Sign" (Честный Знак) system, a Russian national digital marking and traceability system, was introduced in 2019 to combat counterfeit goods and increase transparency across various product sectors, including dairy products. The system requires producers and sellers to label goods with unique digital codes, enabling consumers and authorities to verify authenticity and trace product origin in the supply chain.
In the dairy industry, Russia has been progressively rolling out the "Fair Sign" system since around 2020-2022. The system covers a wide range of dairy products such as milk, cheese, sour cream, and other packaged dairy goods. It mandates digital labeling of dairy products with QR codes or Data Matrix codes, integration of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers into a centralized tracking database, and consumer access via mobile apps to verify product authenticity and trace back production details.
However, as of August 2025, concrete data about the system's current operational status and market coverage in Russia's dairy sector is not readily available. Despite extensive research, no detailed 2025 update or official report on its comprehensive adoption or enforcement stage appears in the search results. This lack of information suggests that the system's full implementation may still be a work in progress.
Meanwhile, other developments in the Russian dairy industry are underway. The Southern Dairy Union is actively working towards the comprehensive development of the domestic dairy industry in the regions of Russia. The III Food Congress of the EAEU is also taking place, offering interested companies the opportunity to become sponsors and partners.
At the Congress, Yulia Kuzmina, head of the duty-free food products department of the Center for the Development of Perspective Technologies (CDPT), will participate in the business program. Kuzmina will speak at roundtables discussing the development of traceability systems for food products in EAEU member countries and legal consequences and risk management in quality and marketing.
The "Fair Sign" system, despite its ongoing implementation, represents a significant stride towards ensuring the authenticity and transparency of dairy products in Russia. As more data becomes available, we can expect a clearer picture of its impact on the industry. For more information about events and developments in the Russian dairy industry, please follow the provided link.
- The ongoing implementation of the "Fair Sign" system in Russia's dairy industry signifies a significant advancement in ensuring the authenticity and transparency of food-and-drink products.
- The comprehensive development of the domestic dairy industry in Russia is a focus for organizations like the Southern Dairy Union, while events such as the III Food Congress of the EAEU provide companies with opportunities to collaborate and sponsor in this sector.
- At the III Food Congress, discussions regarding traceability systems for food products, legal consequences, and risk management in quality and marketing are expected, with business leaders like Yulia Kuzmina of the Center for the Development of Perspective Technologies contributing to these discussions.
