In the Astrakhan region found violations when importing 23.6 tons of dried fruit and nuts
Products did not pass quarantine phytosanitary control
From 5 to 10 November 2026 at the phytosanitary control post "Karaozek" specialists of the Rosselkhoznadzor Department together with the Border Department of the FSB of Russia and the mobile group of the Astrakhan Customs revealed a violation when importing 23.6 tons of quarantine products from Kazakhstan into the Astrakhan region. This was reported in the management of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Rostov, Volgograd and Astrakhan regions and the Republic of Kalmykia.
The cargo – dried plum, raisins, peanuts, rosehip and dried apricots – was returned due to the lack of labeling on the package. In respect of the party, an act of quarantine phytosanitary control and an order for return were drawn up. An explanatory conversation was held with the representative of the sender about the rules for moving plant products of high phytosanitary risk across the territory of the EAEU.
As of November 11, 2026, due to violations of quarantine legislation, 54 batches of plant products were returned - more than 944 tons of goods and 316,000 pieces of seedlings.
