Dvorkovich explained why the raw material for the production of baby food derived from under the sanctions – TASS

MOSCOW, June 1st. / TASS /. The decision for the withdrawal of products under the sanctions regime for baby food production was caused by a shortage of these products in the Russian Federation, will be put in control to prevent it from falling on the “black market”. This was announced by TASS Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich.

“We have the country’s capacity for the production of baby food from organic raw materials, it is to this aim that decision. We have his organic materials do not, but I just I emphasize – this is a very narrow topic of organic raw materials “, – said Deputy Prime Minister

According to him, this measure will not lead to penetration of the product on.” black market no “

.” we have a very clear setting out to control the import of it organic raw materials for specific enterprises “, – said Dvorkovich, in answer to the question will be whether the” black market “of the product, derived from under the sanctions regime

<. h2> Background

Earlier, the day the government decree was issued on May 27, 2016, which refers to the decision to facilitate prodembargo mode and allow beef imports, poultry and vegetables, which will be used for the production of baby food.

This measure is necessary to stimulate the production of baby food in Russia, told TASS in the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

The order permits the import volumes and the confirmation of raw materials targeted use of baby food will be developed within three months marked in the ministry.

The Ministry of agriculture will determine the permitted volume of raw material importation based on a needs analysis, claimed the baby food manufacturers, and the availability of the production of such agricultural raw materials in Russia and in the countries do not fall under the prodembargo added in the department.

The Russian responded to the sanctions of the West

August 6, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree “on the application of certain special economic measures in order to ensure the security of the Russian Federation” as a response to sanctions and to support domestic producers.

After that, the Russian Federation has introduced restrictions on food imports from the US, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. Subsequently, Russia was struggling with re-export gap of European products, imposing restrictions on imports from Belarus and Serbia.

June 24, 2015, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the extension of the food embargo until August 5, 2016, inclusive. According to the decree of the Cabinet, Russia restricted the import of beef, chicken, pork, dairy products, live, chilled and frozen fish and shellfish, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

May 27 of this year, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev instructed to prepare a proposal for the extension of the food embargo until the end of 2017.

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