2024-04-25 17:30:19
In writing, the Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service of Russia, Rosselkhoznadzor, confirmed at the Ecuadorian Embassy in that country that there is no prohibition on the entry of carnations from Ecuador.
The notification arrived at the Ecuadorian diplomatic headquarters in Russia on Friday, March 22, according to a statement from the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries.
“The Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service of Russia, on March 22, 2024, ratified in writing to the Embassy of Ecuador in said country that it has not imposed any prohibition on the import of carnations that arrive directly from national territory. “, reads the statement from the Ministry of Production.
The document from the State portfolio indicates that Ecuador is one of the most important suppliers of flowers, roses and carnations due to its variety to Russia, thus also making this market the main destination for this production.
Likewise, they highlight that the Ecuadorian flower sector is recognized on a global scale for its highly technical and high-quality processes, which allows us to obtain products with the highest standards that world markets demand.
At the beginning of last February, after the suspension of five Ecuadorian companies for the export of bananas was announced, there was also mention of an alleged suspension of the export of carnations, however, this information was clarified by the Phyto and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control Agency. (Agrocalidad), in the sense that there is no suspension or restrictions on the export of carnations, after holding high-level technical meetings with representatives of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control of Russia.
The suspension of the five banana exporters was lifted in mid-February, after the authorities of Ecuador and Russia met. (YO)
Source: KCH