Rosselkhoznadzor might ban import of cattle produce from EU
RUSSIA - Rosselkhoznadzor (the state agricultural watchdog) might ban import of cattle produce from the EU beginning from April 1, 2007 unless each country produces veterinary certificates before March 31, 2007. The market players say Rosselkhoznadzor’s requirements are justified, reports RosBusinessConsulting.Rosselkhoznadzor warned the dealers about the possibility of ban as early as November 2006, shortly after the EU adopted some new members. Then, Russia insisted on signing separate guaranteeing agreements with each member state, but the EU said it was against their practices. As a result, a general memorandum was signed, with a special proviso that ‘The European Union would do its best to avoid illegal practices related to meat supplies.’
Source: Ural Business Consulting