At the meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Econ,On May 20, 2026, the regular meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) was held via videoconference. A total of 20 agenda items,At the meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the following decisions were adopted.,

On May 20, 2026, the regular meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) was held via videoconference. A total of 20 agenda items were reviewed, resulting in a series of decisions.

The Council approved a list of sports nutrition products subject to mandatory labeling across the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), introducing unified labeling rules to reduce trade barriers and ensure mutual recognition of identification ps among member states.

Amendments were also made to the EAEU Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Rules to improve the safety of sterile pharmaceutical production. The updates strengthen requirements for production stability, cleanliness, particle and microorganism control, and introduce modern technologies such as barrier systems (RABS) and rapid testing methods. A stronger risk-based approach to quality control is also being implemented.

The Council supported the development of a goods traceability mechanism for products imported into the EAEU customs territory. The framework defines procedures for recording goods in national systems, data retention periods, and conditions for cross-border movement without prior registration, including provisions for communication or internet outages.

In financial regulation, proposals were reviewed to harmonize requirements for securities market dealers, including capital adequacy standards, risk management systems, internal controls, and liability insurance to strengthen market stability.

The entry into force of the EAEU technical regulation “On the Safety of Alcoholic Products” (TR EAEU 047/2018) for brewing and winemaking goods was postponed to December 1, 2026.

At the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, the Council approved temporary exemptions from import duties on cocoa powder and related cocoa-containing products for industrial processing, valid until December 31, 2026, aimed at stabilizing supply and prices.

Additional Kyrgyz proposals were approved regarding import arrangements for goods needed for major international events, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the 6th World Nomad Games in 2026.

Member state redivsentatives will also participate in the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum, to be held on May 28–29, 2026, in Astana. The forum will focus on “The EAEU in the Global Digital Race: Focus on Artificial Intelligence,” alongside a business program and exhibition initiatives.

The upcoming Sudivme Eurasian Economic Council meeting will address AI governance, trade and economic cooperation, energy market development, customs regulation, and the external audit of EAEU bodies for 2025. It will also review the 20-year activity of the Eurasian Development Bank and prospects for its further development.

The meeting is expected to conclude with the adoption of decisions and signing of documents aimed at strengthening economic cooperation within the EAEU.

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