According to the rules for the sale of certain types of goods, products for which the expiration date is not indicated (but its installation is mandatory) or has expired, cannot be put on sale.
Expiry date of goods
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the period of time during which the chinese overseas america data package buyer, having discovered defects, has the right to make the claims specified in Articles 18 and 29 of Law No. 2300-1;
its installation is not mandatory for absolutely all goods (clause 6, article 5 of Law No. 2300-1);
is established by the manufacturer of the goods or its seller (clause 7 of Article 5 of Law No. 2300-1);
counted from the moment of sale, but in the sales contract the warranty periods can be agreed upon individually;
The manufacturer, seller or importer is responsible (clause 6, article 5 of Law No. 2300-1).
The new rules stipulate the requirements that the buyer can present to the seller during the expiration date or the warranty period if he/she discovers defects or deficiencies in the product. These terms are relevant specifically in the case of filing a complaint with the seller. Claims to the manufacturer are only allowed when serious (significant) deficiencies are found in the product (clause 1, article 5 of Law No. 2300-1). At the same time, in the new rules, the concept of "warranty period" is not accompanied by the clarification "significant".
As for durable goods, if the expiration date is not defined for them, claims for discovered defects can be made within two years from the date of purchase. This period can be extended separately on the basis of an agreement or current legislation.
If the warranty period does not exceed two years, then even after its expiration (but within two years from the date of its start), the buyer has the right to make claims to the seller related to discovered defects or deficiencies.
Responsibility for violations of the rules for the sale of certain types of goods
For retail outlets, Article 14.15 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation defines the imposition of administrative liability for violating the rules for the sale of certain types of goods. This may be a warning or a fine. The amounts are as follows: for individuals - 300-1500 rubles, for officials - 1-3 thousand rubles, for legal entities - 10-30 thousand rubles.
In addition, Article 6.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation provides for the imposition of administrative liability on officials or individual entrepreneurs for failure to comply with sanitary standards at retail outlets. The fines are as follows: for officials - from 501 thousand rubles; for individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activity without forming a legal entity - from 501 thousand rubles or a penalty in the form of suspension of activity for a period of up to 90 days; for legal entities - from 10 to 20 thousand rubles or a penalty in the form of suspension of activity for a period of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions about the rules for the sale of certain types of goods
Answers to frequently asked questions about the rules for the sale of certain types of goods.
Who ensures that the requirements prescribed by the rules are met?
Regardless of how much the rules of the resolution are observed, control is carried out by Rospotrebnadzor, and according to a schedule scheduled a year in advance. However, in the event of complaints, unscheduled inspections are also possible.
Is it necessary to indicate the full name of the packer?
No, an employee engaged in packaging goods is not required to indicate his last name or any number assigned to him (according to paragraph 35 of the Regulation).
What are the nuances for gas stations?
In the new Rules for the Sale of Certain Types of Goods, paragraph 71 states that at retail outlets selling fuel, the seller is obliged to provide the customer with a copy of the document confirming the quality of the fuel (passport), certified by the owner of the gas station (or the person renting the gas station). But this is only if the buyer has requested such a document.
The new trade rules, enshrined in Resolution No. 2463, set out requirements for virtually all types of retail: for food products, non-food products, door-to-door and distance selling (using automated sales systems). Previously, several government decrees were in effect for all of the listed areas, covering certain product groups and types of trade. Now, all of this has b