Lancome, YSL, Giorgio Armani to resume deliveries to Russia

MOSCOW, Nov 7 (PRIME) -- Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry has banned parallel imports of products of cosmetic brands Lancome, Redken, Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), Giorgio Armani, and Kerastase, because the brands are ready to resume direct deliveries to Russia, a spokesperson for the authority told PRIME on Monday.

“Yes, the brands are in the exclusions list and parallel imports of them are impossible. It is connected to the companies’ willingness to resume the supplies of their products to Russia,” the person said.

“It is important to note that the exclusions will come into force in three months so those who have bought the products will be able to import them to Russia during three months from the date of publication of a corresponding order,” the person added.

The brands were included into Russia’s parallel import list in August.

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