“Rosselkhoznadzor” will conduct inspections in several Armenian companies whose product supply to Russia is currently suspended. The department announced this after negotiations with Tigran Petrosyan, the head of the RA Food Safety Inspection Authority.

The main reason is the suspicion of the supply of counterfeit fish products. The Armenian side itself requested to conduct the inspection. Earlier, “Rosselkhoznadzor” questioned the origin of rainbow trout. the color and weight of the fish (more than 5.5 kg) did not correspond to the declared data. Experts believe that other fish belonging to the salmonid family, most likely of European origin, could have been supplied under the name of trout. Such products fall under Russian sanctions.

In addition to fish products, “Rosselkhoznadzor” will also inspect Armenian plant breeding enterprises, again at the request of the Armenian side, in order to ensure the supply of truly Armenian and safe products.

The department also expressed serious concern regarding the increase in cases of detection of quarantine pests in products imported from Armenia. From May 19, border control will be tightened. the local specialists will be joined by the employees of the central apparatus.

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