Smolensk Rosselkhoznadzor stops import of 40 tons of counterfeit lard
Smolensk authorities detained 40 tons of lard from Belarus at the 'Krasnaya Gorka' border crossing due to missing veterinary certificates. This continues a pattern of import restrictions on products from this source, which have been limited since 2009, with over 65 tons of similar goods held in 2026. The seized material is designated for non-food processing.
The authorities in Smolensk reported a significant incident in the area of food control: 40 tons of lard imported from Belarus were detained at the 'Krasnaya Gorka' border crossing. Upon inspection of the product, the required veterinary certificates were missing, despite the presence of Spanish stamps. This situation underscores the ongoing regulatory restrictions on imports from the country of origin. In fact, imports of products from this specific Spanish company have been restricted since 2009. This is not an isolated case: already in 2026, over 65 tons of similar products were prevented from being imported. Regarding the seized goods, it was reported that the confiscated material is intended for processing for non-food purposes.