Russian Ministry: Stocks of hygiene products, household chemicals to last for six months

There is no risk of a shortage of diapers, hygiene products, and household chemicals in Russia yet. Stocks of such goods in the country will last for six months, and raw materials purchased in advance for three months, Report informs citing Russian media that Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Yevtukhov said.

“We produce more household chemicals than we consume. We have excess capacity, so there is no need to make strategic stocks. Household chemicals will always be on the shelves,” he said.

On the air of the Russia-24 TV channel, Yevtukhov also said that raw materials for the production of such goods were purchased three months in advance. Now, according to him, there is a redirection of supplies and purchases.

"There is an import component in these goods, and it takes time to redirect deliveries and purchases. These productions, which we have a lot of - there are more than 15 factories on hygiene items in the Russian Federation, they purchase raw materials abroad in advance. If any suppliers refuse, others are found. The product is highly localized in Russia. There will be no problems," he assured.

Earlier, the department said that the shortage could be avoided if buyers buy such goods as usual, and not stock up for future use.