Russia has expanded restrictions on imports of fish products from Armenia, temporarily suspending the certification of products from two additional Armenian companies until previously identified violations are addressed, the Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, told TASS.
The move effectively halts exports of all Armenian fish products to the Russian market.
Rosselkhoznadzor recalled that, following the detection of what it described as systemic violations, it had previously requested the Armenian authorities to temporarily suspend the certification of all fish products, with the exception of two companies that had directly participated in an inspection—MF Export LLC and Invest Plus LLC. Those companies had initially been allowed to continue exports under an enhanced laboratory testing regime.
According to the agency, a preliminary report was subsequently prepared following an analysis of inspection materials. Pending the elimination of the identified violations and the submission of the required supporting documentation, Rosselkhoznadzor decided to temporarily suspend the certification of products from the two remaining enterprises as well.
The Russian watchdog said it continues to work with the Armenian authorities to ensure the safety of fish and fish products intended for export to the Russian market.
