Temporary restrictions on dairy, meat and seafood imports from Greece will be introduced in Russia, The Moscow Times reported.
The Russian Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection Service said earlier this week the restrictions are expected to be introduced from July 15.
In June, food safety inspectors discovered violations of the Customs Union’s hygiene standards.They said that the Greek Veterinary Service had overlooked improper certification of animal products intended for export.
Currently, 125 Greek companies import food products into Russia – 16 companies import meat products, 27 import milk and dairy products, and 82 import seafood.
“Restrictions will be imposed on all Greek enterprises producing food products, considering that practically all of them are included under the guarantee of the Greek veterinary services,” a spokesman for the inspection service said.
The decision comes after it was announced in late June that a ban on the import of animal products from Greece was being considered.
Source: The Moscow Times
