Russia’s state product labeling system, Chestny Znak, has blocked the sale of more than 70,000 bottles of drinking water and soft drinks imported from Armenia at the instruction of the country’s consumer protection agency, Rospotrebnadzor.
According to the system’s press service, the restrictions apply to specific batches of BJNI mineral water, Prosto Azbuka natural drinking water, including children’s water, and Mojito non-alcoholic carbonated beverages, Vedomosti reported.
“At present, Rospotrebnadzor has prohibited the sale of the specified batches through both retail stores and online platforms until all necessary inspections have been completed. The labeling system is integrated with every cash register in the country, allowing consumer protection measures to be activated immediately,” said Revaz Yusupov, deputy director general of the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies.
According to Yusupov, since the beginning of 2026 the system has prevented the sale of 48 million bottles of drinking water that were produced in violation of expiration date requirements and other mandatory regulations.
The restriction was introduced because of a potential risk to the life and health of Russian citizens. A representative of the press service said the manufacturers had violated mandatory requirements applicable to the products. At the same time, it was emphasized that the suspension applies only to batches produced on specific dates and does not affect the rest of the products.
On April 28, Russian authorities also blocked the sale of Jermuk sparkling water imported from Armenia. According to Yusupov, about 338,000 bottles were in circulation at the time. Rospotrebnadzor said the decision was taken “to immediately prevent potential harm to the life and health of Russian citizens.”
