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The Russian market for dietary supplements and functional drinks shows steady growth driven by a shift in consumer demand towards prevention and healthy lifestyles. The article covers mandatory requirements of TR CU 021/2011 and TR CU 022/2011, state registration of specialised food products, the new GOST R 56543-2015 for functional drinks, the Chestny Znak marking system and quality and efficacy criteria for dietary supplements, production dynamics (32.9 thousand tonnes in 2025, 184.7 million packs in Q2 2026), the structure of the functional drinks market (over RUB 46 billion, 14-18% annual growth), key brands and projects (Repeat, HiPRO, Sila Nashikh, Arktikvit), export geography (China, UAE, Malaysia, CIS) and logistics specifics.

The Russian natural cosmetics market is moving from import substitution to a phase of growth and localisation. The article covers TR CU 009/2011 safety requirements for perfumery and cosmetic products, the new national standard for natural and organic cosmetics (PNST 1030-2025 / GOST effective 1 June 2026), organic standards GOST 33980-2016 and GOST R 59425-2021, the production structure (over 600 enterprises, RUB 1.16 trillion in revenue, 68% share of Russian brands), key brands and projects (Natura Siberica, Babushka Agafya's Recipes, Matsesta, Botavikos, SIBIRBOTANIQ), export geography (China, CIS, Middle East, Southeast Asia) and logistics specifics.

Fish oil remains a strategic product for the food, pharmaceutical and feed industries and a key source of omega-3 fatty acids. The article covers GOST 8714-2014 requirements for food-grade fat from fish and aquatic mammals and GOST 9393-82 for veterinary fat, classification by purification degree and raw material source, production dynamics (19,321.5 tonnes in 2025, 59.3% in the Far Eastern Federal District), the Omega-Si project in Magadan and Gidrostroy in Sakhalin, export geography (China, Korea, EU) and logistics specifics.

Dry milk whey remains a basic ingredient for baby, sports and dietary nutrition, confectionery and bakery industries, as well as feed production. The article covers GOST 33958-2016 requirements for cheese, curd and casein whey, parameters of moisture, protein, lactose and acidity, classification by demineralization degree (35, 50, 70, 90%), production dynamics (210.7 thousand tonnes in January-November 2025), EcoNiva projects in Novosibirsk Oblast and Molvest in Voronezh Oblast, export geography and logistics specifics.

Potato and corn starch remain basic ingredients for the food, paper, textile and oil production industries. The article covers GOST 7699-78 requirements for potato starch of extra, highest, first and second grades, classification of corn starch under GOST 32159-2013, the structure of Russian production (417.4 thousand tonnes of native starches in 2025, led by the corn segment), capacity expansion projects of Amilco and Rustark, export geography and logistics specifics.

Soy lecithin (E322) remains a key emulsifier and stabilizer for confectionery, fat-and-oil, bakery industries and feed production. The article covers GOST 32052-2013 requirements for liquid and powdered lecithins, the structure of Russian production (two Sodrugestvo plants in Svetly with a capacity of 9,400 tonnes and three plants in Kastornoye with a capacity of over 28,000 tonnes), the Target Agro project in Amur Oblast, export dynamics to China and Turkey, logistics specifics and selection factors for buyers.

Pectin (E440) remains a key gelling and stabilizing agent for confectionery, dairy and beverage industries. The article covers GOST 29186-91 requirements for apple and citrus pectin, classification by degree of esterification under GOST R 51806-2001, the structure of Russian production (the first Novye Tekhnologii plant in Lopatino), projects in Lipetsk and Tatarstan, consumption dynamics and localization prospects.

Food-grade glycerin (E422) remains one of the most demanded humectants and plasticizers in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. The article covers GOST 6824-96 requirements for distilled glycerin of PK-94 and D-98 grades, the structure of Russian production (led by Glycerin Solution with a capacity of 110 thousand tonnes per year), output dynamics, export geography to the CIS, key application areas and logistics specifics.

Sorbic acid remains one of the most demanded food preservatives, inhibiting mould and yeast growth. The article covers GOST 32779-2014 requirements for E200 acid, the technological chain "pyrolysis - condensation - hydrolysis - purification", consumption structure in Russia, progress of import substitution projects in North Ossetia and other regions, key application areas (beverages, canned food, bakery, meat products, packaging treatment) and logistics specifics.

Citric acid remains one of the most demanded food ingredients and technical reagents. The article covers GOST 31726-2012 requirements for anhydrous E330 acid and GOST 908-2004 for monohydrate, consumption structure (over 80 thousand tonnes per year), progress of the Organic Acids and Citron projects, the EAEU anti-dumping investigation, pricing and prospects for entering CIS export markets by 2028.