Phytosanitary restrictions on Armenian goods have always existed in Russia – Pashinyan
22.05.2026,
10:28
Restrictions on goods that do not meet phytosanitary standards have always existed, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, responding to a question about restrictions imposed by Rosselkhoznadzor on certain Armenian goods.
YEREVAN, May 22. /ARKA/. Restrictions on goods that do not meet phytosanitary standards have always existed, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, responding to a question about restrictions imposed by Rosselkhoznadzor on certain Armenian goods.
On May 20, Rosselkhoznadzor announced that, effective May 22, 2026, it would impose temporary restrictions on the import of flower products originating and shipped from Armenia. It noted that this decision was made "to protect the phytosanitary well-being and export potential of Russia" and will remain in effect until the inspection of greenhouses is completed and the results are analyzed.
"All kinds of restrictions have always existed, since any goods that do not meet phytosanitary standards are subject to such measures. These restrictions have existed and will continue to exist," Pashinyan noted at a press conference on Friday.
According to him, similar situations have arisen dozens of times over the past eight years. "Furthermore, the discussion wasn't limited to phytosanitary issues—there were other problems related to various goods. We always discuss these issues at EAEU meetings, including the extent to which certain types of exported and imported goods can be considered EAEU goods," Pashinyan said.
In Armenia, joint inspections will be conducted with Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) at enterprises producing and exporting products of plant and animal origin.
On May 20, Rosselkhoznadzor announced that, effective May 22, 2026, it would impose temporary restrictions on the import of floral products originating in and shipped from Armenia. This decision was made "to protect Russia's phytosanitary well-being and export potential" and will remain in effect until the inspection of greenhouses is completed and the analysis of its results is complete.
On May 20, Rosselkhoznadzor announced that, effective May 22, 2026, it would impose temporary restrictions on the import of flower products originating and shipped from Armenia. It noted that this decision was made "to protect the phytosanitary well-being and export potential of Russia" and will remain in effect until the inspection of greenhouses is completed and the results are analyzed.
"All kinds of restrictions have always existed, since any goods that do not meet phytosanitary standards are subject to such measures. These restrictions have existed and will continue to exist," Pashinyan noted at a press conference on Friday.
According to him, similar situations have arisen dozens of times over the past eight years. "Furthermore, the discussion wasn't limited to phytosanitary issues—there were other problems related to various goods. We always discuss these issues at EAEU meetings, including the extent to which certain types of exported and imported goods can be considered EAEU goods," Pashinyan said.
In Armenia, joint inspections will be conducted with Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) at enterprises producing and exporting products of plant and animal origin.
On May 20, Rosselkhoznadzor announced that, effective May 22, 2026, it would impose temporary restrictions on the import of floral products originating in and shipped from Armenia. This decision was made "to protect Russia's phytosanitary well-being and export potential" and will remain in effect until the inspection of greenhouses is completed and the analysis of its results is complete.
