Russian retailers warn of delays in deliveries of imported fruits and vegetables

Russian retail chains announced problems with the supply of imported vegetables and fruits, some positions were in short supply, Vedomosti writes. The reason for this was the tightening of control by Rospotrebnadzor. Enhanced supervisory activities of the service, which resulted in an increase in the period of inspection and quarantine, led to the accumulation of containers with vegetables and fruits in the ports. Retailers note that this situation "is a serious factor in the loss of product quality," the newspaper notes. Now the products began to go through customs longer than before, and more often go for inspections and quarantine, the source of Vedomosti said. Therefore, some vegetables and fruits were in short supply, which led to higher prices. Rospotrebnadzor explained that it monitors the circulation of dangerous products that may contain "undeclared chemicals." Special control is aimed at deliveries from Turkey, Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Vietnam and other countries, it ...