Over 61 billion dairy producers have spent on marking. This assessment lead in the organization “Soyuzmoloko”. In the opinion of its expert, mark is the “most expensive regulatory measure in the history of modern Russia”. The cost is comparable to the gross profit of the entire industry.
In this regard, maintenance of the marking in the Union, is considered inappropriate, especially given the already functioning system of traceability and a very small share of counterfeit goods.
the Russian Government has extended the experiment until 31 December, and a pilot project was launched in July last year, reminds TV channel “Russia 24”. The marking, in particular, are subject to a milk and cream, milk products, butter, cheese.