Belarus has implemented an embargo on food imports into the country for food products from the European Union

On December 6, Belarus decided to respond to the latest international sanctions by implementing an embargo on food imports into the country for food products from the European Union, but also from the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, North Macedonia, Albania, United States and Canada. The list includes fruits and vegetables and other food categories such as meat, dairy products and confectionery products, while seeds are carefully excluded. The Freshfel Europe association is concerned about this new restriction on international trade, which has an impact mainly on European fruit and vegetables and which affects about 10% of current EU exports of fresh products to third country markets. Following the publication of the Belarusian decree no. 700, starting from 1 January 2022 and for a period of 6 months, Belarus will impose restrictions on its imports of fruit and vegetables from, among others, the European Union. Freshfel Europe, on behalf of the European fresh produce ...