It is reported that the norm requires the label to indicate the place of origin and the year of grape harvest, but manufacturing technologies do not always allow this.
The Simple group, one of the largest suppliers, confirmed the problem.
They noted that the main difficulties are associated with wines, but cognacs were no exception.
AKORT expressed the opinion that the products that went on sale before June 26, 2020 should remain on the shelf, and those that later should fully comply with the new legislation.
The law in question is intended to regulate the turnover of products and establish requirements for the accounting and economic use of the lands on which vineyards grow. The document also introduces a definition of "wine of Russia".