ArmInfo. Rospotrebnadzor has imposed a temporary sanitary measure suspending the import and circulation of "Jermuk" drinking mineral water, manufactured by Jermuk Group CJSC within the territory of the Russian Federation, effective May 22, 2026.
The agency's press service clarified that the measure was triggered by the detection of elevated levels of bicarbonate in the mineral water. "The specified product does not align with the information provided on its labeling, which constitutes a violation of the requirements under Paragraph 10, Section 3 of the EAEU Technical Regulation 044/2017 'On the Safety of Packaged Drinking Water, Including Natural Mineral Water.' Elevated levels of bicarbonate ions, chlorides, and sulfates were detected in the water. Misleading consumers regarding the therapeutic properties of the product can lead to ineffective treatment and deterioration of health," the regulator stated.
According to the source, Rospotrebnadzor has sent relevant notifications to the Eurasian Economic Commission and authorized bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union member states in connection with the situation. It is noted that the Association of Retail Companies (AKORT) and the Association of Internet Commerce Companies (AKIT) were also been informed. "The situation with the circulation of Jermuk mineral water remains under the control of Rospotrebnadzor," the agency concluded.
Recall, on May 21, Rosselkhoznadzor also announced the introduction of temporary restrictions on the import of floral products originating from Armenia, effective May 22, 2026, until the completion of greenhouse inspections and the final analysis of the results. According to Rosselkhoznadzor, the decision was made to protect Russia's phytosanitary safety and export potential. It's worth noting that a similar problem with the export of Armenian flowers to Russia arose last summer. Experts suspected a political motive.
