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            [post_content] => Experts of Baikal Communications Group — Valery Afanasyev, Head of the Government Relations and Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice, and Zhanna Logacheva, Expert of the same practice — have prepared an analytical overview of the transformation of the regulatory framework governing the dietary supplements (biologically active additives, BAA) market in Russia in 2025. The publication was released on the Retail.ru platform and focuses on the key legislative changes and their impact on the industry.
According to DSM Group, by September 2025 the Russian dietary supplements market reached RUB 129.8 billion, demonstrating nearly 25% year-on-year growth. The rapid expansion of this segment has driven the need for stronger state control over the circulation of illegal products. Since 2023, a mandatory product labeling system for dietary supplements has been introduced, and further measures aimed at tightening regulatory oversight over manufacturers are under development. In addition, starting in October 2026, the Law on the Platform Economy will come into force, obliging marketplaces to prevent the sale of unregistered dietary supplements.
The key regulatory milestone of the year was the entry into force of Federal Law No. 150-FZ dated June 7, 2025, which legally authorized physicians to prescribe dietary supplements when medically indicated, and also introduced restrictions on interactions between healthcare professionals and supplement manufacturers. In order to implement this law, the Russian Ministry of Health is currently developing quality and efficacy criteria for dietary supplements, which are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026.
Experts note that the state is shifting from selective supervision to comprehensive regulation of the market, gradually aligning dietary supplement requirements with certain pharmaceutical standards. This is expected to enhance industry transparency and strengthen consumer confidence, while simultaneously increasing the regulatory burden on manufacturers.
“Including dietary supplements in clinical recommendations will expand the consumer base and strengthen public trust. However, there is a risk of excessive regulation. The requirement to reference active ingredients in dietary supplements solely within Russian clinical guidelines appears overly stringent, given the lack of consensus on the efficacy of many nutraceuticals. This may result in the withdrawal of beneficial products from the market. Assessing dietary supplements according to criteria applicable to medicinal products distorts the nature of the category and hampers innovation. What is needed is flexible regulation that encourages product diversity and meets consumers’ healthcare needs,” explained Zhanna Logacheva, Expert at the Government Relations and Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice.
The full version of the article is available on Retail.ru
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            [post_content] => Eduard Voytenko, CEO of Baikal Communications Group, PhD in Political Science, and Valery Afanasyev, Head of the GR and Regulatory Risk Assessment Practice, have been included in the third annual “Lawyers and Law Firms Ranking – 2025” published by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. They were recognized in two First-Tier nominations:

 	
GR / Government Relations, and
 	
Lawyers as Public Educators.

The GR / Government relations nomination was introduced in the ranking for the first time this year, and representatives of Baikal Communications Group immediately entered its top, First Tier.
The ranking includes 22 nominations, within which professionals are categorized into several tiers. The First Tier brings together the most authoritative and highly regarded experts in their respective fields. Inclusion in this tier confirms a high level of professional expertise, a strong business reputation, and a significant contribution to the development of the legal and public policy industries. The ranking is individual-based, indicating the specific professionals, their companies, and positions at the time of submission.
For Baikal Communications Group, recognition in two First-Tier nominations represents an important mark of trust from the professional community and highlights the Company’s contribution to the development of best practices in the fields of GR and lobbying.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the organizers of the study and the ranking jury for their high evaluation, and to our clients and partners for their continued trust and cooperation on complex and strategically important projects.
The special issue of Rossiyskaya Gazeta dedicated to the Ranking and the legal results of 2025 is available via the official publication.
Baikal Communications Group continues to systematically enhance its expertise in legal consulting, GR, and lobbying, contributing to the development of a professional environment for constructive dialogue between business, government, and society.
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The Baikal Lake Foundation has been invited to participate in two working groups tasked with preparing the World Water Forum, the largest global event in the field of water policy, held every three years. The Forum brings together states, international organizations, the scientific community, and the private sector to shape the strategic agenda for water resources management.
In 2027, the Forum will take place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The invitation extended to the Baikal Lake Foundation’s experts to contribute to the development of the Forum’s programme constitutes an important recognition of the organization’s expert capacity and represents a contribution to expanding Russia’s engagement in the international dialogue on water security.
The Foundation will commence work in two key areas:


 	
«Water for People and Nature» Working Group.
The Foundation will present its experience in the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, the application of nature-based solutions, watershed management, and the reduction of water pollution.
 	
«The Value of Water» Working Group.
The Foundation’s involvement will focus on developing approaches that recognize water as an element of national natural capital. Key objectives include drafting proposals aimed at more efficient, sustainable, and equitable allocation of water resources.

Baikal Communications Group established the Baikal Lake Foundation in 2016. Over the past years, the Foundation has implemented comprehensive projects on waste management in protected natural areas, biodiversity conservation in Lake Baikal, and community support initiatives, while also building strong expertise in climate policy and water resources management. This expertise has been presented on multiple occasions at both the federal and international levels.
The Foundation continues to advance projects that enable Russian practices and research to occupy a meaningful place in the global environmental agenda.
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The Baikal Lake Foundation, established by Baikal Communications Group, took part in the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil. The summit became one of the principal international events of the year in the field of climate policy. It set the direction for the global climate agenda for the next decade and outlined strategic benchmarks for governments, businesses, scientific institutions, and civil society.
The Foundation participated as an accredited observer and a partner of the Water for Climate Pavilion, ensuring expert engagement across the key negotiation tracks, including adaptation, sustainable development, nature-based solutions, water policy, economic mechanisms, and climate justice.
Key Focus Areas and COP30 Outcomes Highlighted by the Baikal Lake Foundation
Adaptation and Resilience
A comprehensive package of adaptation decisions was adopted. Its central element is the commitment to triple global adaptation finance by 2035. This commitment was included in the final Belém Package endorsed by 195 countries.
Nature-Based Solutions
One of the most significant directions was the nature agenda. The Tropical Forests Forever Facility — an international mechanism for long-term financing of forest protection — was launched. Initial commitments were presented to secure land rights for Indigenous Peoples and local communities covering 160 million hectares.
Water Agenda
Water was recognized as a key resource for climate adaptation. COP30 adopted a Joint Statement on Water and Climate, and countries presented major regional programs for the development of water infrastructure, including modernization of irrigation systems, improved access to freshwater, and flood-protection measures. These initiatives will serve as the foundation for preparations for the UN Water Conference in 2026.
Health, Education, and Social Resilience
A global plan for adapting health systems — the Belém Health Action Plan — was adopted with the support of 80 countries. Initiatives aimed at developing skills for the climate economy were launched. Issues of human rights, social resilience, and information integrity were integrated into the negotiation process at a systemic level for the first time.
Energy and Industry
Plans for accelerated development of low-carbon industries and sustainable fuels were presented. The Belém Declaration on Global Green Industrialization was adopted, aimed at transforming industrial supply chains and promoting technologies with low carbon impact.
Financial Architecture
Countries agreed on mechanisms for sustainable finance and tools for aligning taxonomies. They declared their readiness to mobilize more than USD 1.3 trillion under the Baku–Belém Roadmap. National financing platforms for climate solutions were established with support from the Green Climate Fund.
Political Phase Outcomes
Despite progress achieved, countries were unable to reach agreement on a unified roadmap for a phased transition away from fossil fuels. Brazil announced its intention to develop relevant mechanisms outside the formal negotiation framework.
The participation of the Baikal Lake Foundation in COP30 ensured expert monitoring of the summit’s decisions and contributed to strengthening Russia’s position in negotiations by presenting the experience of the non-profit sector in advancing climate objectives.
Baikal Communications Group established the Baikal Lake Foundation in 2016. The organization has implemented systemic projects in waste management in national parks, biodiversity conservation in the Lake Baikal region, and development of local communities, as well as providing expertise on climate policy and water resource conservation, repeatedly presented at the federal level and within international organizations.

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According to Valery Afanasyev, Director for Government Relations and Regulatory Risk Assessment at Baikal Communications Group, the Resolution establishes two mandatory criteria. First, the level of calculated budgetary sufficiency must not exceed 0.65 — meaning the region must be classified as subsidized. As of 2024, there were thirty-one such regions in Russia. Second, the constituent entity of the Russian Federation must allocate at least ten percent more funds for financing the procurement of these medicinal products compared to the previous year. Among the optional additional criteria are either an increase in the cost of the medicinal products by no less than twenty percent or an increase in the number of patients in the region by no less than fifteen percent.
The Government of the Russian Federation has approved the rules and eligibility criteria for receiving additional federal co-financing for the procurement of high-cost orphan medicinal products. Resolution No. 1807 of 15 November 2025, signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, will enter into force on 1 January 2026.
The regulatory act establishes a mechanism through which regional authorities may formally confirm that they are objectively unable to fulfill their obligations to provide medicinal support to patients with the diseases listed in Government Resolution No. 403 of 26 April 2012.
Applications for subsidies may be submitted annually by the heads of regional authorities from 1 August to 30 September. The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation will review the applications within ten business days. In the event of a refusal — for example, due to non-compliance with the criteria or an incomplete set of documents — the region may resubmit the application.
According to Valery Afanasyev, after the adoption of Federal Law No. 252-FZ of 23 July 2025, a number of issues remained unresolved, particularly those related to the application procedure and the eligibility criteria for subsidies. The adopted Resolution clarifies that, to submit an application, a region must meet at least three criteria, two of which are mandatory.
More details are available in the Pharmvestnik report.
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