Marking of cameras

ATC C&L manufacturers and sellers can order a turnkey camera marking service. We strictly comply with legal requirements and work without intermediaries. We have everything you need to implement and use DataMatrix codes. We order them in a «Private Sign», register the company in GS1 RUS, apply the marking codes ourselves, fill out the customs declaration. We pack the cameras in the warehouse.

Why do I need to label cameras when importing

When finished products are imported into Russia, according to the law they are labeled to control turnover and protect consumers from counterfeit. At the same time, Data Matrix codes are used, which are sent to the information system «An Honest Sign». In accordance with the codes, the system records information about the product, such as:

product name

manufacturer country

information about the manufacturer, including its address

brand name

information about the importer

characteristics of cameras, etc.

Mandatory labeling of cameras imported and manufactured in Russia was created to protect consumers from dangerous and counterfeit products. Flash lamp marking functions:

• Information. Implements access to information about the manufacturer, importer, and product.
• Identifying. Helps to determine whether the camera meets the quality requirements, standards.
• Motivational. Increasing the level of customer confidence in the manufacturer and seller, as a result, sales growth.

When did the camera labeling start working?

Marking cameras and flash lamps became mandatory in Russia from 1.12.2020. Turnover in Russia of these products without labeling is prohibited from 1.10.2020. Moreover, until 1.09.2021, market participants were allowed to import and sell sets of photo devices manufactured and formed abroad without marking. It was allowed not to enter data about them in the CHZ. The provision did not apply to kits formed in the Russian Federation; they were subject to mandatory labeling even then.

Cameras, flash lamps, subject to marking

The application and use of data matrix on such products is regulated by:

• Government Resolutions No. 497 of 31.03.2021, No. 1795 of 07.11.2020, No. 1953 of 31.12.2019.
• Government Decree No. 792-R. dated 28.04.2018

The said order contains a list of goods that manufacturers and sellers need to label:

Flash lamp digital marking code

The serial number looks like this:

The marking includes: for the product code — 14 characters, serial number — 20, verification key — 4, verification code — 44.

Who performs the labeling of goods when imported into Russia

Only a person registered in the territory of the Russian Federation can label products. That is, a buyer, importer or manufacturer with a branch in Russia. Moreover, it is necessary to physically mark the goods before they cross the border. In most cases, the flash lamp is marked by the buyer. So that he does not have to travel outside the country to apply codes to cameras, he can order a turnkey flash lamp marking service from a logistics company, including ATC C&L.

How to label imported goods

It is necessary to label the product before it crosses the border, or at the customs warehouse.

Procedure for actions if the products are marked for the first time:

Step 1. Order the date matrix in an «Honest Sign».

Register with the «Honest Sign» and request the release of flash lamp marking codes. Specify for what purpose — for the import of products. It is possible to register in the IC CHZ only with the CAP.

Step 2. Register in GS1 RUS.

Codes are ordered with a GTIN received by the importer (a legal entity or sole proprietor registered in Russia) in GS1 RUS.

For the purpose of registration, the Russian importing company, which is listed in the CZ, poisons GTIN in GS1 RUS and describes the camera. GTIN a day after being sent to GS1 RUS enters the CHZ and becomes available to the importer as the basis for ordering the date matrix.

Step 3. Apply marking codes

The manufacturer, buyer or importer must apply the marking codes before crossing the border or at the customs warehouse. If you are unable to apply the marking codes yourself, contact a specialized company, for example, ATC C&L.

The procedure for applying marking codes is controlled by Government Decree No. 1956. Here are the key points:

• The identification means is applied to flash lamps, packaging, label, tag by a method that does not allow disconnection of the identification means.
• When selling a set of products, it is necessary to apply the date matrix both on the packaging or label of the set and on the packaging of the product in it.
• The code cannot be applied to a transparent wrap film or other outer wrapping material and overlaid with other information.
• When selling a set that is not subject to analysis, for example, bed linen, then you can limit yourself to putting a code on the packaging.

Step 4. Enter the data in the customs declaration

At the customs, flash lamps are issued in accordance with the Decision of the Customs Union Commission of 20.05.2010 No. 257 «On the form of a declaration for goods and the procedure for filling it out».

Step 5. To introduce the data matrix into circulation

After the customs procedure for the release of flash lamps for domestic consumption, it is necessary to start the data matrix turnover before the goods are shipped. A flash lamp that has not been put into circulation is, by law, a counterfeit.

Basic marking errors, penalties

The main mistake is an incorrectly designed label. To be sure that the data is filled in correctly, it is recommended to contact a specialized certification center. Deviations from generally accepted rules are not allowed in this case. The advantages of cooperation with a qualified contractor are speed and quality.

There are the following situations:

• the date of production of the drink is specified, but the date of its bottling is not specified;
• the information about the product is incorrectly or incompletely reflected, for example, the nutritional value of the imported sausage is not indicated;
• there is no data about the manufacturer, and this is a gross mistake;
• there is no data on the shelf life and at what temperature conditions to store products, which is especially important for food products, medicines and cosmetics;
• the marking was carried out without complying with the requirements of international regulations.

Manufacturers and sellers, selling unmarked flash lamps, violate Part 2 of Article 15.12 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation and must pay fines.

• Fine for legal entities from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles with confiscation of products
• Fine to officials from 5000 to 10,000 rubles with confiscation of products

For sale, storage and transportation without transferring information to the «Honest sign»

• Legal entities from 50,000 to 300,000 rubles
• Officials from 5000 to 10,000 rubles
• Individuals from 2000 to 4000 rubles

Marking of flash lamps with ATC C&L

Our company has already been a participant in the labeling experiment as an importer since 2018. At the moment we have debugged all the processes and can offer:

• Assistance and advice on the stages of registration. Providing the most detailed information received from the CRPT and an honest SIGN.
• Carrying out all stages of labeling of goods «turnkey».

The range of services for marking cameras includes:

• assistance in registering with the IP «Honest sign» — information and technical support;
• description of the camera and definition of the HS code;
• printing, labeling on products — we use paints resistant to fading and abrasion;
• submission of declarations IM70 and IM40.

We paste labels in our own warehouse in China, Turkey, Vilnius, etc. We provide additional services: we take the cargo from the manufacturer’s warehouse to our own warehouse. We perform warehouse storage. We ship the marked cargo from our warehouse to Russia.

We work only directly, without intermediaries— we deliver goods ourselves, we are a customs broker ourselves and we issue customs documentation ourselves. We optimize customs control.

To discuss camera labeling issues with a specialist, please contact ATC C&L using the contacts on the website.