The Ministry of Digital Development presented a new feature in the "State Services" application called "State Scan", which allows you to quickly and conveniently check the characteristics of goods right in the store. By scanning a special sign on the packaging, buyers can get information about the shelf life, manufacturer, weight and even see a photo of the goods for a clear comparison.
The new feature was based on the national goods labeling system "Honest Sign", in operation since 2019 in Russia. A special graphic symbol on the package, similar to a QR code, contains key product data and certification information.
To try the "State Scan" feature, you need to open the "State Services" application and find the "State Scan" section in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on it and allow access to the camera for scanning. Then find the "Honest Sign" code on the product packaging and scan it.
The scanning result may be as follows:
- Green status - everything is fine.
- Gray status - the product has already been sold. If the product has not been purchased yet, you can report a violation in the "Honest Sign" application.
- Red status - the product has failed authenticity verification or other violations have been detected.
In the application, you can check a wide range of goods, including medicines, food, clothing, appliances, perfumes, tires and many others. In the near future, alcoholic products will also be added to this list. If there is no special marking on the product in the list, customers can take note of this and report a violation through the "Honest Sign" application.
To use the "State Scan" feature, it is recommended to update the "State Services" application to the latest version. The "State Services" application itself can be downloaded from Rustore, Google Play, App Store and AppGallery.