Russia to remove restrictions on import of certain products from Turkey

Rospotrebnadzor (Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing) has decided to lift restrictions on the import of peppers, pomegranates, grapes, grapefruits and oranges from Turkey into Russia, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti.

“Based on the results of a thorough study with the Turkish side of the issues of ensuring the supply of high-quality and safe fruit and vegetable products to the Russian market, Rospotrebnadzor decided to lift restrictions on the import of peppers, pomegranates, grapes, oranges and grapefruits produced in the Republic of Turkey into Russia,” the report says.

Removal of restrictions will ensure access of safe fruits and vegetables to the Russian market, will serve to expand the range of high-quality fruits and vegetables on Russian shelves, the Rospotrebnadzor noted.