Russian Federation

On 21 November 2019 the Russian State Duma (lower chamber of the Russian parliament) adopted a new law amending the Federal Law on Protection of Customers' Rights (the "New Law").

On 2 December 2019, the Russian President signed the bill that requires electronic equipment sold in Russia to have pre-installed Russian software.

Amendments to Russian consumer protection law require installation of local software on digital devices to be sold in Russia after July 2020.

Starting from 2019, certain consumer products (tobacco, shoes, perfume, leather clothes, coats, blouses for women and girls, bed and table linens and cameras) must be marked with specific labels containing a QR code.

Starting from 2019, certain consumer products (tobacco, shoes, perfume, leather clothes, coats, blouses for women and girls, bed and table linens and cameras) must be marked with specific labels

In July 2019, Russian Supreme Court adopted a ruling providing the general guidance on consumer protection issues in e-commerce sector. In particular the ruling clarifies