September 23, 2014

Russia may import dairy, meat from India

Russia may authorise the deliveries of dairy and meat products from India by December, the press secretary of agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said.

"We have reached an agreement according to which within a month an inspection will be carried out at Indian production facilities that are ready to supply meat and dairy products, including milk, butter and cheese, to Russia. Another month will be needed for the approval of certificates. It means that deliveries may start in two months, by December," Yulia Trofimova said.

Rosselkhoznadzor also considers adding more Indian producers to the list of fish and seafood suppliers.

Currently, India only supplies eggs, fish and seafood to Russia.