The Union of Brewers talked about the formula for the minimum price of beer

This is reported by RIA Novosti.

“We advocate that the calculation methodology, the MRC formula be objective, therefore, not only representatives of brewing companies should participate in the discussion of this issue. We expect that the Ministry of Finance, Rosalkogolregulirovanie, various independent institutions will participate in the process, ”said Briman.

He also expressed hope that a solution would be worked out in the coming months.

Briman said that when calculating the MRC, the raw materials and production costs, excise rate, VAT, logistics, premiums for wholesale and retail should be taken into account.

At the same time, as he noted, it is premature to talk about a specific price level.

In March 2019, the Izvestia newspaper reported that the National Union of Barley, Malt, Hops and Beer and Soft Drinkers Producers took the initiative to set a minimum retail price (MRC) for beer.

According to the project, sent to the Ministry of Finance of Russia, the MRC for beer should be at least 35 rubles without taking into account the margin of the distributor (about 10%) and the distribution network.