Belarusian batch of meat and products sent back by Russian phytosanitary service
In the Pskov region of Russia, a consignment of raw meat and related by-products has been returned to Belarus following a veterinary inspection by Rosselkhoznadzor.
The inspection, conducted at the Russia-Belarus border, focused on 1.2 tons of beef and pork quarters, beef and pork by-products, and beef fat. The goods were found lacking in proper marking (veterinary stamps) and accompanying documentation verifying their safety and origin.
Rosselkhoznadzor - Russia's agricultural watchdog - disclosed that the import of beef on the bone from Belarus is prohibited due to its unofficial status with the International Epizootic Bureau concerning Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Additionally, the transportation of uncured pork from Belarus to Russia is also restricted.
The cargo, transported without refrigeration equipment, was discovered within the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEC) and a return shipment document was prepared.
Trade restrictions between countries can stem from various reasons, such as concerns about health and disease control, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, customs and trade disputes, compliance with veterinary certificates, and border control and smuggling concerns. In this case, the specific issues with the shipment remain unclear.
It's important to note that the Pskov region is part of Russia, not Belarus, and any trade restrictions would be specific to the region or country involved. Trade between Belarus and Russia is subject to various agreements and regulations within the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it would be best to consult official sources such as the Russian Federal Customs Service or the relevant Belarusian authorities.
- The lack of proper marking and documentation for the meat consignment raised questions about the safety and origin of the goods, potentially impacting not only the specific business dealing with this shipment but also the wider industry in both Russia and Belarus.
- Due to concerns about health and disease control, the transportation of uncured pork and the import of beef on the bone from Belarus to Russia are restricted, affecting the finance sector by potentially increasing costs for businesses involved in these types of transportation and import activities in the transportation and finance industries.
