August 18, 2010

Russia resumes partial ban on Finnish dairy products

Despite promises to lift its export ban, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has continued to impose export restrictions on some Finnish dairy products on Monday (Aug 16).

The restrictions continue to be in place for companies such as Ingman, who according to the Finnish Food Safety Authority (Evira) have not succeeded in fulfilling requirements set by Russian officials.

Even though Ingman's exports to Russia are limited, an export ban in the current challenging economic climate is problematic for the company.

Russia imposed the export ban on Finnish meat and dairy products in mid July. The restrictions on dairy products were to be lifted already on August 6, while additional inspections in meat processing facilities are still pending.

The restrictions are also in place for dairy Hämeenlinnan Osuusmeijeri and Finland's Nestlé.