A complete list of essential products. What should always be in the house?

Many of us are used to going to supermarkets and buying various food products. However, not everyone knows that the law of the Russian Federation establishes a special list of goods that are socially significant. About what products in it enter, you learn from this article.

What is the essentials?

In 2009, the government of the Russian Federation approved a law under which the sale of certain groups of food products should be regulated in accordance with legislative norms. In other words, the maximum allowable retail prices are set for the list of essential goods . To date, the list includes 24 items. However, more recently, the list included 33 products, among which were some household items. But which essentials must always be in the house? We will discuss this in more detail.

List of essentials

The list of socially significant goods includes the following names:

• Pork, beef, lamb, chicken (this item does not include boneless meat and ham).
• Frozen fish.
• Butter and sunflower oil.
• Cow drinking milk (from 2 to 3.2% fat content).
• Chicken eggs.
• Rye-wheat and rye bread, any bakery products from wheat flour.
• Nutritional salt and granulated sugar.
• Black tea.
• Wheat Flour Extra Class.
• Millet, ground rice, buckwheat groats (core).
• Pasta.
• Potatoes, onions, cabbage, carrots.
• Apples.

Thus, the list includes the most necessary products to ensure the full vital activity of a citizen of our country. It can be concluded that products such as sweets, semi-finished products or alcoholic beverages are only a supplement. Therefore, you should not spend a significant portion of your budget on them if you are determined to take control of your family's expenses.

Prices for essential products

To date, the government regulates the cost of the above goods. That is why the market price for them does not exceed the permissible norms. According to the law, the maximum allowable margin for essential food products should not exceed 15% of the manufacturer's value (or the first wholesale implementer). This allows the goods to be made available to all categories of citizens.

In addition, in our country you can find many so-called social stores. On their shelves, the list of essential products is presented at the lowest prices. However, such goods are, as a rule, available for preferential categories of Russian residents after the presentation of the relevant document. But ordinary citizens do not need to despair. After all, modern grocery supermarkets offer both elite and budget goods. Therefore, to acquire what is included in the list of essential products is not that problematic.

Household essentials

Prior to amending the law, the list of goods included also some non-food items, among which:

• Household and toilet soap.
• Detergents (synthetic).
• Toothbrushes and pastes.
• Men's and women's underwear.
• Razor blades.
• Graphite pencils, ballpoint pens and student notebooks.
• Sewing threads and needles.
• Lighting lamps (25-60 W).
• Bed linen (pillowcases, duvet covers, sheets).

Thus, in the house of every resident of the country there should be a complete list of products and essentials.

What else should always be in the house?

In addition to products and some household items, there must always be a first aid kit in the house in the event of first aid. It should include the following drugs: iodine, brilliant green ("zelenka"), hydrogen peroxide, furacilin, zinc ointment, activated carbon, validol, corvalol, ammonia, analgin, paracetamol, naphthysine. And also sterile bandages, plasters, cotton wool and tourniquet. Remember that all medicines have their expiration date. Therefore, regularly check your medicine chest for the use of tablets and the use of ointments.

Saving the family budget

To date, allow yourself to eat fully, you can even with a minimum wage. After all, the list of essential products is available in any large supermarket. And since prices are regulated by certain state structures, it is possible to purchase a full package for only 2 thousand rubles. At the same time, remember that it's not always worth paying attention to advertising. Today, quality products without additives can cost several times cheaper than advertised brands, which can be watched on TV every day.

Many supermarkets often hold promotions that allow them to make purchases at great discounts. This may be due to the disposal of goods due to the expiry date, to which there are 1-2 weeks left. But even such a product can be eaten, so this is another good reason to save money. And some young manufacturers who just go to the market, specially expose their products at a low price. After all, this allows us to work out a client base. So why not try out the novelty while keeping a good amount of money?

To save the family budget is quite realistic. The main thing is to carefully study the price range for a list of essential products in your region.