ArmInfo. Rospotrebnadzor has suspended the sale several cognacs and wines imported from Armenia, as reported on the agency's website.
According to the source, Rospotrebnadzor has identified substandard Armenian wines and cognacs on the Russian market and ordered the products to be recalled. The restrictions affect products from three Armenian producers: VEDI-ALCO, the Abovyan Brandy Factory, and the Shahnazaryan Wine and Cognac House. Specifically, the banned items include the "Getap Vernashen" semi-sweet red wine and the "Vedi Alco" dry white wine from the "ARNI Legends" line, both produced by VEDI-ALCO. The list of non- compliant products also includes "Armenian 5-Star Cognac" produced by the Abovyan Cognac Factory and the seven-year-old "Shahnazaryan XO" cognac produced by the Shahnazaryan Wine and Cognac House.
The agency did not specify the specific requirements that the products failed to meet. The official statement only notes that the decision to suspend sales and recall the alcohol from circulation has been sent to importers and retailers. Rospotrebnadzor stated that the situation is under its control.
Recall, the day before, Russia restricted the import of flowers and Jermuk mineral water from Armenia. Rosselkhoznadzor also reported issues regarding the import of fruits and vegetables from Armenia.
