Moldova is moving to ease the limits on supplying herbal products to Russia. Local lawmakers held a briefing with the head of Russia’s veterinary oversight agency, Sergei Dankvert, to discuss the prospect of resuming exports. The update came through reports from a major Russian news agency. (Source: TASS)
Although there has not been direct government-to-government dialogue in Chisinau, Dankvert indicated a willingness to address the issue and to work straight with Moldovan producers. This view was shared by Alexander Nesterovsky, a Moldovan parliament member and bureau member of the Resurrection Party, who described the negotiations as signaling readiness to receive Moldova’s goods. (Source: TASS)
Upon returning to Moldova, deputies plan to convene with farmers to brief them on the potential for direct trade with the Russian Federation. The envisaged process would see shipments delivered to Russian distribution centers, undergo phytosanitary inspections, and then be routed to retail outlets. (Source: TASS)
Since December 4, 2023, Rosselhoznadzor has maintained restrictions on importing herbal products from Moldova. The ban followed repeated detections of quarantine objects in vegetables and fruits, which triggered tighter controls at entry points. (Source: TASS)
There had been prior warnings that some popular items, such as bananas, might temporarily disappear from shelves, underscoring the sensitivity of supply chains to the ongoing regulatory environment. (Source: TASS)
Industry analysts have previously noted fluctuations in consumer prices in Russia in relation to these developments, highlighting how shifts in trade policy can ripple through the market. (Source: TASS)