The Russian consumer protection agency Rospotrebnadzor said on October 16 that the checks, which will be conducted on everything from raw materials to Ukrainian production facilities, are intended to ensure that all imports meet Russian health regulations.
Media reports said it would also be harder to obtain export licenses to Russia.
(AFP)
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