In the State Duma of the Russian Federation counterfeit light industry goods, if they comply with technical regulations, are offered to be distributed to the poor.

The State Duma of the Russian Federationpassed a bill in the first reading, according to which light industry goods seized in cases of administrative offenses will be allowed to be destroyed only by a court decision in accordance with the procedure established by By the Government of the Russian Federation. Already now it is proposed to establish a list of violations for which light industry goods withdrawn from circulation can be destroyed. But the decision on destruction can only be made by a court.

Deputy Minister of Industry and TradeViktor Yevtukhovsaid that according to the estimates of the industry association Soyuzlegprom, the illegal turnover of light industry goods in retail alone amounts to about 1 trillion rubles. The state annually loses about 200 billion rubles.

"Both bills provide for a number of amendments to the current regulations adopted in 2013 on the mandatory destruction of light industry goods withdrawn from circulation"

Viktor Yevtukhov

It is proposed to establish a specific range of offenses for which goods should be seized and destroyed. These are violations of legislation in the field of entrepreneurship, customs regulation, protection of individual rights, legislation on labeling of goods. Now there is such a practice that for the same violations, seized goods can be destroyed or left intact.

In order to protect private property, the decision on the destruction of light industry goods will be taken only by the court. Now, for a number of violations, such decisions can be made by government officials.

"We will make amendments, the essence of which is not to destroy such products, but, if it complies with our technical regulations, that is, does not harm health, to distribute to poor families and citizens," the State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation said via social networks;Vera Ganza.

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