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Russia: ban use of frozen poultry, beef, pork
// 22 May 2008
Russian authorities have considered banning the
use of frozen meat in meat products in sausages and other products.
At the moment, the Russian Ministry of Justice takes a look whether the
plan is feasible. The ban could possibly have grave consequences for imports and
the industry in general, meat industry officials said.
Imports
Russia imports around 30% of the beef and pork it consumes and 40% of its
poultry meat, the majority of which arrives in frozen form. There are
restrictions in place, e.g. by tariff quotas.
Russia's main importers of beef and pork are Europe and South America,
mainly Brazil and Argentina. The majority of imported poultry is shipped in from
the US.
The plans were launched by Russia's consumer rights watchdog
Rospotrebnadzor. "The order will become effective if the ministry finds that it
does not contradict the legislation and endorses it," a spokesperson said.
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