Russia and China signed protocols allowing the export of Jerusalem artichoke and new types of beef by-products to the Chinese market

On May 16, 2024, in Beijing, the Head of Rosselkhoznadzor Sergei Dankvert and the Head of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China Yu Jianhua signed a Protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Jerusalem artichoke exported from Russia to China. Sergei Dankvert is part of a high-ranking delegation that arrived in China as part of the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Since 2022, the Service, together with foreign colleagues, has carried out large-scale work to ensure the admission of Jerusalem artichoke to the Chinese market. In particular, Rosselkhoznadzor held negotiations and prepared extensive materials confirming the serious level of control over the implementation of China’s import requirements. In addition, as part of the high-level meeting, the Protocol regarding inspection, quarantine and veterinary sanitary requirements for beef exported from Russia to China was re-signed. The new version of the Protocol, concluded in 2021, ...