Starting January 2025 – New Certification Rules for Clothing and Footwear: What Every Supplier Should Know
Beginning in January 2025, updated mandatory certification rules will come into force in Russia for a wide range of clothing, footwear, and textile products. Manufacturers and importers who fail to prepare in time risk blockages, fines, and losing their sales channels. Certification will no longer be a mere formality — it will become a legal requirement for selling in major retail chains and marketplaces.
To navigate the new procedure stress-free and continue operations smoothly, it’s best to rely on professionals. WorldWideBridge will help you understand the new requirements and handle all the documentation "turnkey."

What Changed in 2025: Who Will Be Affected by the New Requirements? 

Previously, some categories of clothing and footwear only required a declaration. That’s no longer sufficient — a whole list of products will now require mandatory certification, including:

• All children’s clothing and footwear (including school uniforms and pajamas);
• Underwear for both adults and children;
• Everyday and sports footwear;
• Outerwear — jackets, coats, suits;
• Knitwear, hosiery, and more.

This procedure includes lab testing, verification of compliance with technical regulations, labeling checks, and registration of documents in the state registry. Without certification, products will not be allowed in offline stores or on Ozon, Wildberries, or Yandex.Market.

What Happens Without Certificates: Fines, Blocks, and Reputation Risks 

Ignoring certification requirements in 2025 isn’t just a formality violation — it’s a direct path to serious losses. Possible consequences include:

• Fines up to 300,000 rubles per company (under the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses);
• Confiscation of goods during warehouse or customs inspections;
• Product listing blocks on marketplaces and e-commerce platforms;
• Loss of trust from retail and wholesale partners.

In addition to financial risks, you could lose your logistics, sales season, and even long-term contracts. This can be easily avoided by starting the certification process now — in advance and with a reliable partner.

How WorldWideBridge Makes the Process Simple and Safe 

For over 10 years, we've been helping companies obtain regulatory documentation in the textile and footwear sectors. We know all the legal nuances and updates. Here’s how we work:

• Product analysis — we determine what needs certification and what doesn’t
• Technical documentation preparation — we handle all paperwork
• Lab testing arrangement — we work only with accredited centers
• Certificate issuance within 5 to 12 business days
• FSA registry entry and full process support
• Fixed prices and complete transparency — no hidden fees

We work across all of Russia, as well as with importers from the EAEU, China, Turkey, and EU countries. You receive not just a service, but full support and guaranteed results.

Ready for the New Requirements? Act Now 

Certification is not just a legal requirement — it's your protection, your reputation, and your market access. WorldWideBridge will help you go from your first question to a ready certificate quickly, without bureaucracy, and with complete confidence in the result.
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