Belarus has extended the ban on labeling imported alcoholic beverages in unfriendly countries.

February 3, Minsk . Belarus has extended the ban on labeling alcoholic beverages imported into the country in the territories of unfriendly countries. This is stipulated by government resolution No. 54 of January 30, 2026, which was officially published on [BelTA]. 

The document establishes a ban on the import of services to Belarus involving labeling alcoholic beverages with national excise stamps, provided by legal entities and/or individuals of foreign countries that commit unfriendly acts against the Republic of Belarus, its citizens and/or organizations, in the territory of such countries (a special restrictive measure).

The ban applies to Australia, the member states of the European Union, Canada, Liechtenstein, Norway, New Zealand, Albania, Iceland, North Macedonia, the United Kingdom, the United States , Montenegro, and Switzerland.

The regulation comes into force upon its official publication and remains in effect until December 31, 2027.

In April 2022, Belarus banned the labeling of imported alcoholic beverages in unfriendly countries. The ban has been extended several times.