Russian marketplaces to verify goods via state registries from Oct 1

September 27, 2026 at 02:59 PM2 min

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Russian marketplaces will begin checking product listings against state information systems and registries from October 1, 2026. The new rules affect more than 200,000 Kazakhstani sellers on Wildberries and Ozon. The verification stems from Russia's platform economy law and government decree No. 821.

Key Facts

From October 1, 2026, Russian marketplaces must verify product cards through state information systems and registries.
More than 200,000 Kazakhstani entrepreneurs sell on Wildberries and Ozon, with about 120,000 on Wildberries and over 80,000 on Ozon.
The verification rules are set by Russian government decree No. 821 of July 2, 2026, under the federal law on platform economy regulation.
Sellers must provide a 10-digit EAEU HS code or 9-digit OKPD2 code when creating a product card.
If mandatory verification fails, the new product card cannot be published.

Verification Mechanism

From October 1, when creating a product card, sellers must specify a product code: a 10-digit EAEU HS code and/or a 9-digit OKPD2 code depending on the product. Using this code, the marketplace determines whether additional mandatory requirements apply to the product. If the product is subject to mandatory conformity assessment, state registration, or labeling, the marketplace must verify the relevant information through state information systems and registries. Decree No. 821 separately provides for checks of goods subject to mandatory conformity assessment and labeling, as well as checks for certain product categories, including pesticides, agrochemicals, and medical devices. The special verification must be completed within three working days after the seller provides the necessary information.

Kazakhstani Sellers Impact

More than 200,000 Kazakhstani entrepreneurs sell on Wildberries and Ozon, with about 120,000 on Wildberries and over 80,000 on Ozon, according to inbusiness.kz. In 2025, Wildberries reported that exports by Kazakhstani sellers through the platform grew by 62% year-on-year. Russian buyers placed 50% more orders from Kazakhstani Ozon sellers in 2025 than the previous year, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Trade. Kazakhstan and Russia are both members of the EAEU, so unified technical regulations apply to many product categories, allowing the use of EAEU conformity documents. However, having a Kazakhstani certificate or declaration does not exempt a seller from verification on the Russian platform.