Countries / EAEU & Central Asia

Belarus

Many consumer categoriesChecked 17 Oct 2026
SystemUnified control marks + EAEU means of identification (Council of Ministers Resolution No 1030)
Code on the productUnified control marks on 17 product positions; DataMatrix means of identification on EAEU groups
AggregationFollows EAEU practice; check the rules for each group.
First stepGet GS1 product numbers (GTIN) for every SKU and register with the national operator: Unified control marks + EAEU means of identification.
Supplier checklist (PDF)

Overview

Belarus runs two systems side by side. Unified control marks cover 17 product positions, including coffee, tea, vegetable oil, caviar and canned fish, beer, low-alcohol drinks and motor oil. DataMatrix codes under EAEU rules cover footwear, apparel and other EAEU groups, and since 2025–2026 also soft drinks, juices, mobile phones and laptops, which moved over from control marks. Separately, 36 product positions, from dairy and cereals to footwear and household appliances, have been traceable through electronic documents since December 2024.

If you supply this market

  1. Get GS1 product numbers (GTIN) for every SKU and register with the national operator: Unified control marks + EAEU means of identification.
  2. Order a code for every unit from the operator before production.
  3. Print and verify every code on the line; aggregate into cases and pallets where the product group requires it.
  4. Report the goods into circulation before they are sold.

Typical steps for this type of regime. The exact rules are in the sources. Choosing equipment: printing methods.

Timeline

Already in force

  • 1 Dec 2024Traceability extended to 36 product positions: dairy, cereals, tea, coffee, pasta, footwear, household appliances and more (Resolution No 537)
  • 1 Feb 2025Soft drinks, juices, mobile phones and laptops leave the control-mark list for DataMatrix codes (Resolution No 537)
  • 1 May 2026DataMatrix marking of soft drinks and juices mandatory
  • 7 May 2026Mutual recognition with Russia for phone and laptop codes

What the code looks like

DataMatrix with a long crypto tail (apparel, footwear, medicines)

DataMatrix with a long crypto tail (apparel, footwear, medicines)

(01) 09506000134352
GTIN
(21) ABCdef1234567
Serial number, 13 characters
(91) EE10
Verification key ID
(92) k7Qw…
Crypto signature, 44 characters

Structure differs by product group; check the operator rules for your group. Illustration built on the GS1 example GTIN; the code does not identify any product.

How this code is built →
TAX STAMPSN 0001234567

Tax stamp on each unit

Physical stamp
Applied to every pack or bottle, usually by the manufacturer or importer
Serial number + 2D code
Issued by the tax authority; the manufacturer applies it
Check
Inspectors and often consumers scan it to confirm the duty was paid

The stamp is ordered from the authority and activated when it is applied. Schematic drawing.

How this code is built →

Frequently asked questions

Is product marking mandatory in Belarus?

Yes. Codes are required on many consumer product groups through Unified control marks + EAEU means of identification.

What is already in force?

1 Dec 2024: Traceability extended to 36 product positions: dairy, cereals, tea, coffee, pasta, footwear, household appliances and more (Resolution No 537); 1 Feb 2025: Soft drinks, juices, mobile phones and laptops leave the control-mark list for DataMatrix codes (Resolution No 537); 1 May 2026: DataMatrix marking of soft drinks and juices mandatory; 7 May 2026: Mutual recognition with Russia for phone and laptop codes.

What code goes on the product?

Unified control marks on 17 product positions; DataMatrix means of identification on EAEU groups.

Is aggregation required?

Follows EAEU practice; check the rules for each group.

What changes next?

No announced changes found yet.

Where can I check the rules?

Start with Pravo.by: Resolution No 537 of 25 July 2024. All sources are listed at the end of this page.

Sources

Checked 17 Oct 2026. Seen something outdated? Send a correction.