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04/27/2026, 10:36Customs authorities across the Eurasian Economic Union are strengthening measures to combat counterfeit goods. This was stated by Sergey Shklyaev, Minister for Customs Cooperation, at the 8th ERA IP International Conference.
He highlighted the consequences of the spread of counterfeit goods. This concerns not only business losses and a decline in investment attractiveness, but also risks to consumers. Counterfeit goods most often affect everyday items — from clothing and footwear to household appliances, car parts and children’s toys.
According to him, in the absence of internal customs borders within the Eurasian Economic Union, it is important to establish a mechanism that would effectively protect intellectual property across the entire territory of the Union.
Among the existing tools, he cited the EAEU’s unified customs register of intellectual property, national registers, and the mechanism for suspending the release of goods. In addition, standard control measures are applied, including document checks and customs inspections.
Particular emphasis is placed on digitalisation. The EAEU is introducing electronic tracking seals to monitor shipments, developing a goods traceability mechanism scheduled to launch on 1 September, and expanding the labelling system.
According to Shklyaev, the Union’s legal framework in the field of customs administration and intellectual property protection is already regarded as an example of best practice.
