Kazakhstan has lifted the ban on the import and transit of pork and pig products from four regions of Russia, including Republic of Altai, Kurgan, Novosibirsk regions, and Altai Territory, following negotiations with Russia's supervisory agency, Rosselkhoznadzor. However, the ban on the supply of pork, pig products, and live pigs to Kazakhstan from the Tyumen, Chelyabinsk and Astrakhan regions remains in effect. The ban was initially imposed due to concerns over African swine fever and other diseases. The Russian department is advocating for a unified traceability system for livestock products in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to address such issues and remove temporary restrictions.