The State Plant Health and Seed Inspection has made it clear that importing potatoes from non-European Union countries, including Ukraine, is illegal according to European Union phytosanitary regulations. However, there are exceptions to this rule, with table potatoes from certain countries such as Switzerland and Algeria being allowed. The Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service has reported that there have been no attempts to introduce potato shipments from third countries, except for Switzerland, since September 1st.