WHAT IS CHESTNY ZNAK?

What is the Chestny ZNAK System?

Chestny ZNAK is the state control system in Russia that allows products to be traced from production to the end user.

System:

• DataMatrix imposes code enforcement

• Assigns unique digital identity to each product

• Requests registration in the central database

• Tracks product movements

The Chestny ZNAK system is expanding rapidly.

Chestny ZNAK is Russia's national digital traceability system for tracking products from production to point of sale.

Under this system, unique DataMatrix codes must be applied to products and these codes must be reported to the central system.

As of today, many sectors have already fallen under this scope:

Pharmaceuticals
✔ Textiles and apparel
✔ Footwear
✔ Perfumes and cosmetics
✔ Tobacco products
✔ Automotive tires
✔ Milk and dairy products
✔ Bottled water
✔ Camera and photographic equipment

But here is the key point:

📈 Russia plans to expand this system to almost all sectors.

The following sectors are also expected to expand in the near future:

* food products
* beverages
* electronics
* home appliances
* toys
* cosmetics
* automotive consumables

This means a new requirement for producers exporting to Russia:

✔ DataMatrix coding on the production line
✔ Serialization and product traceability
✔ Verification and camera control systems

Coding Standards Required for Chestny ZNAK

The codes used in the system are usually:

• GS1 DataMatrix

• 2D barcode format

• Serial number

• GTIN

• Cryptographic verification code

Incorrect contrast, low DPI or incorrect data structure may result in the product not being available in Russia.

Professional coding infrastructure is therefore essential.

THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS FACED BY PRODUCERS

Problems faced by companies exporting to Russia:

• ❗ DataMatrix quality does not meet standards

• ❗ High speed printing errors

• Serial number integration problem

• ERP / production line incompatibility

• ❗ Lack of code verification

We eliminate these risks.

It is no longer just the production of the product, but it also needs to be digitally traceable.

As Karma Kodlama, we see that this issue is increasingly on the agenda in our meetings with manufacturers in different sectors.

Early planning of this transformation by companies exporting to the Russian market can prevent future operational problems.