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Chestny ZNAK 2025: digital product marking

In addition to EAC certification, for many product groups delivered to Russia, the digital marking in the “Chestny ZNAK” system has also been mandatory for several years. This traceability system, introduced by the Government of the Russian Federation, is based on a Data Matrix code that uniquely identifies each individual product unit and registers it in a central database. The aim is to remove counterfeit goods, smuggled goods, and non-compliant products from circulation and to ensure full transparency along the supply chain.

Algeria accedes to the Apostille Convention

The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria has officially become a party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention).

The Holiday Season is Here...

Christmas celebrations begin in Europe and on December 20th there will be a weekend that will last until the beginning of January 2026.

The lists of standards for TR CU 009/2011 have been updated

On October 10, 2025, the official publication of Decision No. 87 of the Collegial Body of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) dated October 7, 2025, was announced. This decision introduces amendments to Decision No. 177 of the Collegial Body of the EEC dated December 22, 2020. The amendments concern the update of the lists of standards required for compliance with the technical regulation TR CU 009/2011 “On the Safety of Perfume and Cosmetic Products”.

The list of standards for safety requirements has been expanded with two new entries:

FATF updates its “Grey List” but keeps Russia’s status unchanged

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has reduced its “grey list” and discussed measures to address new challenges in financial crime, according to the official FATF portal.

Beneficial ownership policies updated in Australia, Portugal and Bermuda

Governments of various countries restrict access to beneficial ownership registers or postpone their launch.