The agreement on marking of goods by identification means in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) came into force, the statement of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU) says.

It was signed by the Heads of Governments of the Eurasian Economic Unionthe in Almaty on February 2, 2018.  The main objective of the agreement is to unify marking processes throughout the Union. 

As it is explained in the press release, the norms laid down in the document will allow to strengthen control the turnover of goods in the EAEU, thereby minimizing the gray turnover. Consumers will receive a guarantee that they acquire a legal product. The introduction of a marking system can also contribute to the digitization of product flows and the development of a traceability system.

“This document is of a framework nature, which allows making flexible decisions on the use of marking in relation to not a narrow list of goods, but an expanded range of products,” noted Veronika Nikishina, Member of the Board, Minister for Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

The information interaction of the countries with each other will be possible through the EEC integration information system.