Excludes lactose-free milk and certain vegetables exclusively for planting, but introduces the ban on the importation of live fish
MOSCOW, 20 (EUROPA PRESS)
The Russian Government has updated the list of products for which import from countries that have imposed sanctions Russia will remain banned for a year to exclude the veto certain foods like milk or lactose-free seed potatoes, while expanding restrictions on live fish, other than salmon.
The document on the implementation of “special economic measures to ensure the security of the Russian Federation”, signed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and modifies the original list of products whose veto came into force on 7 August, in order to facilitate the supply of products for allergic persons with special needs, as well as to limit the loss of competitiveness of Russian agriculture.
In this regard, the Kremlin authorize the purchase of “milk and products Lactose-free milk “, while maintaining the ban on import of milk and milk products in general for the EU, USA and other countries previously sanctioned Russia.
Russia also let you in on their market potatoes, hybrid corn, peas and onions, although in the case of all these imported vegetables only be permitted solely for planting in the country.
On the other hand, as pointed out last week Deputy Russian Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, the veto shall not apply to the importation of “dietary supplements, vitamins and mineral supplements as well as flavor additives, concentrates proteins (plant and animal), dietary fiber and nutritional supplements.”
However, the Russian government has indicated that the fish import ban will also apply to live fish, with the exception of the entry of “juvenile Atlantic salmon and trout.”
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For its part, the European Commission said it will decide “in the coming weeks” if Russia complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) prohibit the importation of certain fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and dairy Europeans.
“We are looking at what is possible and what is not possible under the WTO rules. Before taking a position, we have to discuss with Member States and all relevant stakeholders. Once you have done this, make a decision, “said at a press conference of the EU executive spokeswoman Chantal Hughes.
” We’re not there yet. Make a decision in the coming weeks, “he explained spokeswoman.
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