Digital labeling is widely used in the EAEU, but the level of coverage of different product groups may vary by country.
Ruslan Davydov, Minister for Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, discussed digital tools already in use in the EAEU and considered promising measures against the illegal import of children's goods at a thematic session of the Anti-Counterfeiting 2025 International Forum in Minsk.
The head of the EEC customs unit emphasized three key digitalization tools: navigation seals, digital product labeling, and electronic document management, both for the movement of goods across the Union's customs border and within the Union.
According to Ruslan Davydov, digital labeling is already widely used in EAEU countries. The level of labeling coverage for various product groups may vary by country, but work is ongoing and allows for tracking the legality of a specific item's circulation.
The EEC Minister recalled that navigation seals will be applied to the "five" class of vehicles starting in February 2026, following a decision made by the Commission's Board. The introduction of electronic documents for the transport of goods is a logical step in the development of a digital ecosystem and further efforts to improve the transparency of the import and circulation of goods.
"The implementation of these tools will ultimately enable the generation of large-scale data on the movement of goods, which will be analyzed not only by customs authorities but also by other interested regulatory agencies, helping to identify questionable and dangerous shipments, including children's goods," noted Ruslan Davydov.
The EEC Minister added that, at the request of the heads of government of the EAEU member states, the Commission monitors and analyzes the declaration of goods imported into the EAEU, and the results of this analysis have proven useful in combating the import of illegal products.
"In July of this year, the Commission's Board recommended taking additional measures to verify the completion of Column 31 of the customs declaration—this refers to the completeness of the description of imported clothing and footwear. We understand that if the declaration does not include the article number, model, manufacturer, and trademark, then verifying the legality of the import becomes significantly more difficult," concluded Ruslan Davydov.
He also emphasized the need for active joint work by government agencies of all EAEU member countries to synchronize efforts in the fight against counterfeiting and falsification.
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