Greece might be allowed to resume dairy, fish and meat export to Russia

Greece might be allowed to export dairy products to Russia. The deliveries from 7 enterprises producing dairy products are prohibited because of violations, which were found in regulations of the Customs Union. Greek side has taken the necessary measures to eliminate shortcomings, which was confirmed by the Russian authority of the sanitary and phytosanitary control. During the negotiations of the parties there were stated that the likelihood of resumption of export is very high.

It also became known that Greece may eventually resume the exports of fish products. Restrictions have touched 5 enterprises engaged in fish processing.

After that Greece will be able to apply for resumption of meat export – restrictions on these products are in force now.

It is expected that during the two months by the agreement of the parties the mandatory certification will be conducted in Greece under the terms of the legislation of the Customs Union. This will enable Greek manufacturers to be in the register of the Customs Union, which lists the enterprises of third countries, and thus increase their sales.