December 17, 2013

Russia may restrict imports of Norwegian salmon

In case it is confirmed that its specialists have not been allowed to inspect fish farms, Russia will impose a ban on salmon imports from Norway starting January 1, 2014.

Sergei Dankvert, the head of agriculture watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said, "It is probable that there will be a ban on salmon from January 1."

Dankvert added, "Preliminary feedback shows that our specialists have not been given access to fish farms, if this is confirmed then we will proceed as planned."

Russia is one of the biggest markets for Norwegian salmon producers, including Marine Harvest, Cermaq and Salmar.