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The Russian Government has adopted a new Technical Regulation on the Safety of Chemical Products through Resolution No. 688 of 3 June 2026. The regulation establishes a national framework for the management of chemical products, including requirements for hazard classification, labelling, safety data sheets (SDSs), notification of new substances, and state registration.

The Technical Regulation will enter into force on 1 September 2027 and will remain in force until 1 September 2033. Requirements for labelling and SDSs will apply from 1 September 2028.

Phased Introduction of State Registration Requirements

The regulation introduces a phased implementation schedule for state registration requirements based on annual tonnage and product type.

For chemical substances, registration requirements will apply from:

• 1 September 2028 for substances manufactured or imported in quantities of 1,000 tonnes per year or more.
• 1 September 2029 for substances manufactured or imported in quantities of 100–1,000 tonnes per year.
• 1 September 2030 for substances manufactured or imported in quantities of 1–100 tonnes per year.
• 1 September 2031 for substances manufactured or imported in quantities below 1 tonne per year.

For mixtures, registration requirements will apply from:

• 1 September 2032 for quantities exceeding 1,000 tonnes per year.
• 1 March 2033 for quantities of 1,000 tonnes or less per year.

The Technical Regulation is supported by 11 appendices covering topics including the scope of products covered and excluded, the format and content of  SDSs, criteria for identifying chemicals of concern, the establishment of a register of chemical substances and mixtures, information requirements for state registration and new substance notifications, testing approaches, and the structure of a chemical safety report.

New Framework for Chemical Product Compliance

The Technical Regulation establishes requirements for the classification of chemical hazards, labelling, safety data sheets, state registration, and notification of new chemical substances. It also provides for the creation of a register of chemical substances and mixtures and sets out conformity assessment procedures for chemical products placed on the Russian market.

The adoption of Resolution No. 688 represents a significant development in Russia's chemicals regulatory framework, introducing a phased transition period extending through 2033.