Belarus implements an embargo on food imports from various countries

Published 2021년 12월 10일

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Belarus has imposed an embargo on food imports from the EU, UK, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, North Macedonia, Albania, the U.S. and Canada, effective from Dec. 6. The embargo includes fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and confectionery, but not seeds. The ban is expected to impact around 400,000 to 500,000 metric tons of fresh produce exported from the EU, primarily apples, pears, strawberries, and tomatoes. The European fresh produce sector, represented by Freshfel Europe, has expressed deep concerns about the implications of the embargo and the challenges faced by the sector due to SPS hurdles, protectionism, and new COVID constraints.

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On Dec. 6, Belarus implemented an embargo on food import into the country for food products originating from the EU, the UK, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, North Macedonia, Albania, the U.S. and Canada. Fruit and vegetables are included in the list along with other food categories such as meat, dairy products, and confectionery products while excluding seeds. Following the publication of Belarus Decree Nr 700, Belarus will impose - as of Jan. 1, 2022 and for a period of 6 months - restrictions on its import of fruit and vegetables. The Belarus embargo will concern around 400,000 to 500,000 metric tons of fresh produce export from the EU, affecting primarily apples, pears, strawberries, and tomatoes. The new embargo will impact the whole European fruit and vegetables supply chain and a direct business value of around 300 million euros, a Freshfel Europe reaction stated. Freshfel Europe, on behalf of the European fresh produce sector, is expressing deep concerns about the ...

Source: Fresh Fruit Portal