The Eurasian Economic Commission has determined a unified customs code for food products in powder form intended for the preparation of sports protein drinks. The new control rules apply to dry mixtures packaged for retail sale (in particular, in 2.27 kg containers). The product must consist of a mixture of whey protein (containing more than 80 wt.% calculated on the dry matter), fat-free cocoa powder, as well as safe flavorings, sweeteners, and a thickener in the form of xanthan gum.

"A food product in powder form used for mixing into a beverage as a protein supplement... is classified under subheading 1806 20 of the unified Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity of the Eurasian Economic Union," the official customs decision states.

The market for sports nutrition and specialized food supplements in Russia demonstrates stable growth. For Chinese manufacturers of whey protein and food mixtures, this clarification will help avoid the risk of product reclassification at the border and eliminate the need for additional, lengthy laboratory examinations of the composition.