ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 15. Starting in
February 2026, Kazakhstan will implement mandatory digital labeling
for motor oils, Trend
reports via the country's Ministry of Energy.
The ministry underscored the importance of timely preparedness
for the forthcoming regulatory framework. Producers, importers, as
well as wholesale and retail distributors, will be required to
register promptly in the Information System for Product Labeling
and Traceability to comply with the newly established
guidelines.
The implementation of the labeling system will be phased.
Starting in February 2026, motor oils produced or imported into the
country will be mandated to carry digital labels. Full traceability
of the product’s movement throughout the entire supply chain will
be enforced by February 1, 2027.
The ministry emphasized that the primary objective of this
initiative is to enhance market transparency and safeguard consumer
rights. Experts suggest that a substantial proportion of motor oils
currently on the market may be circulating through the shadow
economy. Unscrupulous suppliers frequently repackage counterfeit
oils in original containers from reputable brands, making the fake
products nearly indistinguishable from authentic ones. The use of
such substandard oils poses significant risks to vehicle owners,
often resulting in engine malfunctions and considerable financial
losses.
The digital labeling system, which employs Data Matrix
identification technology, is designed to tackle this problem. By
assigning each oil container a unique, tamper-proof digital code,
the system will enable comprehensive control over product
circulation and prevent duplication or misuse.
