GOST R 51074-2003 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 51074-2003 — "Продукты пищевые. Информация для потребителя. Общие требования" (English: Food products. Information for consumer. General requirements). The standard establishes the general requirements for information provided to consumers on packaged food sold or supplied within the Russian Federation.

Abstract

GOST R 51074-2003 defines mandatory and recommended elements of consumer information for food products (labeling, packaging text, inserts and other means). It covers identification (name, net weight/volume), manufacturer and contact details, composition and ingredients, nutritional value, storage and shelf-life instructions, dates (manufacture/packaging), preparation/use instructions where required, information on allergens, certain warnings (for example on polyol sweeteners), and disclosure of GM components where applicable. The standard is intended to ensure consumers receive accurate, sufficient and comparable information to make informed choices.

General information

• Status: Active (national standard of the Russian Federation — действует).
• Publication date: Approved 29 December 2003; date of introduction (entry into force) 1 July 2005. (Designation year 2003; effective from 2005-07-01).
• Publisher: National standard of the Russian Federation (issued under the authority of the national standards body / Gosstandart / Rosstandart); developed by the All‑Russian Research Institute for Standardization, Information and Certification of Raw Materials, Materials and Substances (VNIICSMV).
• ICS / categories: OKS / ICS: 67.040 (Production of food products; food products in general). Group KGS: Н09.
• Edition / version: GOST R 51074-2003 (original designation 2003); introduced 2005 with subsequent amendments and corrections published in later information indexes (amendments and editorial corrections in 2007, 2011 and related updates). Use the text edition with amendments currently in force.
• Number of pages: Approximately 43 pages (full text / PDF editions typically show 43 pages).

Scope

The standard applies to food products of domestic and foreign origin that are packaged in consumer containers and marketed within the territory of the Russian Federation in wholesale and retail trade, and those supplied to catering enterprises, schools, childcare and medical institutions and other organizations directly serving consumers. It sets general requirements for the content, form and placement of information intended for consumers and complements product‑specific marking and specification standards where they do not conflict.

Key topics and requirements

• Required identification: product name that reflects intended use and main ingredients, net weight or volume, manufacturer name and legal address (including country) and local representative for claims handling.
• Ingredient declaration and composition, including food additives, flavorings and biologically active additives; special rules for infant foods and dietetic products.
• Nutritional information: energy (calories) and presence/amounts of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and essential minerals as appropriate for the product category.
• Dates and storage: date of manufacture/packaging, shelf life (expiry) or storage period, and storage conditions (including after opening, if relevant).
• Instructions and warnings: preparation/use instructions where necessary; mandatory warnings (e.g., laxative effect notices for certain polyol sweeteners), contraindications or usage notes for biologically active additives (e.g., "Not a medicine").
• Identification of conformity: reference to documents/standards under which the product is made and information about confirmation of conformity/certification where applicable.
• Special disclosures: rules for declaring genetically modified components when content exceeds established thresholds; provisions for additional labeling per technical regulations and legal acts (e.g., for nano‑components where required).

Typical use and users

Primary users include food manufacturers, private-label packers, importers, quality and regulatory affairs staff, label designers, trade and retail packaging teams, conformity assessment bodies, and public health/regulatory authorities. The standard is used to design compliant labeling and consumer information, to prepare documentation for market access in Russia, and as a reference for auditors and inspectors checking marking and labeling practices.

Related standards

GOST R 51074-2003 complements product‑specific GOSTs and technical regulations for food categories. Relevant related documents include national GOSTs for specific product types (for example standards covering milk and dairy, wines, alcoholic beverages, flour and cereals) and the Eurasian/EU‑aligned technical regulations on food safety and labeling (for example TR CU / EAEU regulations such as TR CU 021/2011 on food safety where applicable). Use product‑specific GOSTs and current technical regulations together with GOST R 51074-2003 when preparing labels.

Keywords

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FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 51074-2003 is the Russian national standard setting general requirements for information provided to consumers on packaged food products (Food products — Information for consumer — General requirements). It is a national standard introduced following approval in 2003 and put into effect on 1 July 2005.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the content and presentation of consumer information on packaged foods: product name, composition, net weight/volume, manufacturer and contact details, nutritional information, storage and shelf‑life data, preparation/use instructions, required warnings and information on conformity and special disclosures (e.g., GM content where applicable).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Food manufacturers, importers, label and packaging designers, regulatory/compliance teams, conformity assessment bodies and market surveillance/inspection authorities use the standard to ensure labeling meets Russian national requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published it remains a national standard in force (действует) with amendments and editorial corrections recorded in official information indexes. Product‑specific technical regulations and newer normative acts may overlap or add mandatory requirements, so users must check current legal and technical regulations in force for particular product categories.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a general/umbrella national standard for consumer information on food products and is used alongside many product‑specific GOSTs and regional technical regulations (EAEU/TR CU documents). It belongs to the food production class (ICS/OKS 67.040) and the KGS group Н09.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: food labeling, consumer information, nutrition facts, ingredients declaration, shelf life, storage conditions, manufacturer details, warnings, allergens, GOST R 51074-2003.