Paraguayan documents forged to unknown pork fat discovered by Russia

Published 2023년 3월 22일

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The agricultural news article reports a scam uncovered by Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, involving the illegal importation of 41.7 tons of pork fat from Paraguay to Kyrgyzstan, disguised as products from Paraguay and transported through Belarus and Russia. The shipments, without valid veterinary certificates, were intended for Pride of the People LLC in Bishkek. The lack of issuance of these certificates by SENACSA prompted suspicion, leading to the inspection's failure and the suspension of transit for regulated products through Russia to this recipient. This incident underscores concerns about the risk of animal diseases, especially African swine fever, spreading across EAEU countries, as highlighted by the ongoing epidemic in Europe.

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Rosselkhoznadzor revealed a scheme of illegal supplies of pork fat to Kyrgyzstan under the guise of products from Paraguay According to the information system of the Rosselkhoznadzor FSIS "VetIS", in February and March of this year, two batches of pork lard from Paraguay were imported to Kyrgyzstan in transit through Belarus and Russia. Products with a total weight of 41.7 tons were intended for the recipient from the city of Bishkek - Pride of the People LLC and were accompanied by Paraguayan veterinary certificates. However, during the inspection, it turned out that the National Service for Quality and Animal Health of Paraguay (SENACSA) did not issue these documents. The competent department informed Rosselkhoznadzor about this in an official letter. Thus, pig products of unknown origin and safety level were transported across the territory of the EAEU countries. Taking into account the high risks of introducing animal diseases during such deliveries, the Rosselkhoznadzor ...

Source: Agroxxi