ArmInfo. Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on the import of pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits originating and shipped from Armenia, as well as on the transit of these products to EAEU member states, effective June 3, 2026, due to the lack of mechanisms for confirming the arrival of quarantine products by these countries.
According to the official statement from the Federal Service, the restrictions will remain in place until a suitable protocol is established to ensure the safety of shipped goods. "This once again confirms that the Ministry of Economy of Armenia is experiencing structural issues and is failing to fulfill its oversight duties regarding agricultural producers. Following a government structural reform in 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture of Armenia was dissolved, and its responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Economy. Currently, the latter department handles state policy for the agro-industrial complex. It is responsible for agricultural policy, agro-processing, livestock breeding, veterinary medicine, crop production, the use of pesticides and agrochemicals, organic farming, agricultural cooperatives, and fisheries," Rosselkhoznadzor noted.
Recall, yesterday it was announced that restrictions will be imposed on the import of stone fruits (from EAEU TN VED code 0809: cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, and nectarines) and fresh grapes (from EAEU TN VED code 0806) originating and shipped in the Republic of Armenia, as well as on the transit of these products to EAEU member states, effective June 2, 2026, until an appropriate algorithm is developed to ensure the safety of shipped products.
Effective May 30, Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) imposed temporary restrictions on the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating and shipped in Armenia due to identified violations. The agency clarified that the agricultural products supplied by Armenia did not comply with EAEU and Russian standards. On May 28, Rospotrebnadzor suspended the sale of 64.5 million units of Jermuk mineral natural medicinal table drinking carbonated water in the Russian Federation. The instruction was based on the manufacturer's violations of mandatory technical regulation requirements. Excessive levels of bicarbonate ions, chlorides, and sulfates were detected in the water. Today, during a campaign in the Gegharkunik region, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the RA government will provide assistance to agricultural exporters to ensure that no one in Armenia suffers from sanctions. He stated that a program is being developed to subsidize the losses Armenian producers will incur as a result of "unfair obstacles." Calling on farmers to focus more on producing high-quality products that meet international standards, Pashinyan noted that those affected by these "unfair obstacles" will not be left alone to face their problems. Assistance will also be provided to improve the quality of their products.
