Guide to Entering the Russian Marketplace

Dates:
June 11, 2015 - Leicester
November 11, 2015 - Leicester

Prerequisites: None

Duration: Full Day

Cost: £170 + VAT

Overview
With the growing Russian economy, many retailers are looking to expand into the Russian marketplace. Intertek is offering this seminar to help you prepare for the idiosyncrasies and particular challenges ahead.

This seminar is designed for softlines focused retailers and importers, with the aim of helping both those looking to Russia and Customs Union for expansion in the future and those already retailing there to understand the complexities of Russian/Customs Union requirements.

An overview will be given on areas including Legislation, Conformity assessment & Certification including testing. Particular focus will be given to understand requirements for products entering into the Russian territory so that products meet Russian safety standards, are able to pass through Russian customs and can be used or sold in Russian territory.

We will conclude with a general Q&A session.

 Agenda:

• Coffee & Refreshments
• Introduction
• Background to Russia and Customs Union
• Overview of the Russian/Customs Union Legislation
• Safety of soft goods (products of light industry)
• Safety of products for children & teenagers
• Conformity Assessment
• Certification
• Marking
• Labelling Requirements
• Discussion
• Q&A