In Russia, there has been a proposal to introduce digital labeling for processed food products used in canned goods, sausages, and ready-made dishes. This measure aims to protect consumers from dangerous products. The issue was discussed in a meeting attended by specialists from Rospotrebnadzor and the Consumer Rights Protection Advisory Council. The discussion was prompted by a recent mass botulism outbreak in Russia. Processed products include those that have undergone one or more processing stages: preservation, fermentation, drying, smoking, cooking, the addition of preservatives, and other additives. Rospotrebnadzor pointed out that manufacturers often use low-quality raw materials during processing to reduce costs. As a result, consumers may receive products that are unfit for consumption or even dangerous. Labeling will allow the tracking of low-quality products and their removal from the market if they pose a threat to buyers. The initiative will apply not only to canned goods but also to ready-made dishes sold through delivery services and in stores. Food from restaurants and cafes will not be monitored, as in these cases, the consumer pays for a service, not a product. It is worth noting that in 2024, a permit regime was introduced in Russian retail chains. This regime prevents a cashier from registering a product if it is expired or illegal. Currently, the permit regime applies only to certain categories of goods, but it may soon be extended to include canned goods, vegetable oil, non-alcoholic beer, and caviar.