Russia is considering banning the import of tomatoes and peppers from Morocco!

The Russian Agricultural Supervision Authority, "Ross Selkhuz Nadzor", stated that it is studying a ban on imports of tomatoes (tomatoes) and peppers from Morocco due to their infection with viruses. A country that exports products to Russia is not immune from restrictions (if food safety rules are violated). ” Regarding the ban on the import of tomatoes and peppers from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Turkey, the official said: “Indeed, products have been exported from these countries with violations. We do not consider it possible to supply these products to Russian consumers. We understand that the reports about the ban on Azerbaijani tomatoes have made an echo.” He indicated that the ban was imposed due to the discovery of dangerous viruses, diseases and pests, including the pepino mosaic. The official ruled out that the ban on ...