Starting from September 1, 2026, Kazakhstan introduces mandatory digital marking of beer and beer-based beverages packaged in glass containers. All products manufactured in Kazakhstan or imported into the country from this date onwards are subject to mandatory Data Matrix code marking.
Phased introduction of beer and beer-based beverage marking:
From February 1, 2026 – products in kegs;
From September 1, 2026 – products in glass bottles;
From January 1, 2027 – products in metal cans.
The introduction of digital marking will ensure end-to-end traceability of products throughout the entire supply chain — from the manufacturer or importer to the final retail customer. It will also ensure the electronic processing and confirmation of documents when products are transferred between market participants.