Russia Enhances Seller Protection with New E-commerce Regulations
The Russian government has approved amendments to e-commerce platform regulations aimed at protecting seller rights. The new rules prevent platforms from exerting unjust pressure on prices or retaliatory de-ranking, with violators facing administrative penalties. The regulations are expected to take effect on October 1, 2026.
What are the key facts?
- 1Russian e-commerce regulatory amendments
- 2Limit on undue price pressure by platforms
- 3Effective October 1
What happened?
The amendments submitted by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia have been approved, prohibiting platforms from de-ranking or removing products without just cause and setting a cap on fines for improper platform behavior. The policy aims to balance the bargaining power between platforms and sellers.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers operating in Russia should retain evidence of platform pressure to use legal means to protect their rights in the future.