New Regulatory Reality & Market Opportunities
Food Supplements in Russia: What Has Changed?
Russia is entering a new era for food supplements (dietary supplements).
Recent legislative changes have significantly strengthened the role of biologically active supplements (BAS) in the healthcare system — creating new opportunities for international manufacturers.
In accordance with recent amendments to Russian healthcare legislation, medical doctors are now officially allowed to recommend food supplements to patients as part of prevention and supportive therapy.
Food supplements may be prescribed by healthcare professionals in accordance with approved clinical recommendations and established regulatory requirements.
This marks a fundamental shift in the Russian market:
food supplements are no longer limited to retail positioning — they are becoming part of the medical ecosystem.
Ministry of Health Approved List: A Key AdvantageThe Russian Ministry of Health is forming a special list of food supplements recommended by medical professionals.
Being included in this list means:
· Increased trust from doctors and patients
· Strong differentiation from mass-market supplements
· Access to medical recommendation channels
· Long-term competitive advantage in the Russian market
How We Support Your Market EntryAs a specialized regulatory and market access agency, we help international companies fully leverage this new framework:
✔ Regulatory registration of food supplements in Russia & the EAEU
✔ Inclusion support for the Ministry of Health recommended list
✔ Regulatory positioning aligned with medical use
✔ Competitive analysis vs. existing products on the Russian market
✔ Development of a compliant and effective market entry & promotion strategy
Why Act Now?Early movers will benefit the most.
Companies that enter the market under the new rules gain strategic positioning ahead of competitors and establish relationships with key medical stakeholders.
We help you turn regulatory change into commercial advantage.
