Brewers warn of failures in the supply of beer to bars from September 1

The deadlines set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade for the introduction of beer labeling in Russia - September 2022 - are unrealistic. This was reported to RBC by a representative of the Association of Beer Producers (incorporates AB InBev Efes, Baltika and Heineken).

“As early as September 1, there may be disruptions in the supply of draft beer to public catering outlets, and at the end of the year this situation may spread to other segments,” he warned.

The AMS emphasized that the issue of the coexistence of two systems has not yet been resolved - the Unified State Automated Information System (EGAIS) and labeling, since regulators have repeatedly stated that the market will work with only one.

Also, in nine months, suppliers of specialized equipment for the implementation of marking will not be able to meet the needs of the Russian market, the representative of the association believes. In addition, a long time will be spent on the installation and testing of equipment by brewers.