Selected meat gets green light from Russia but dairy producers left in the dark

The Sokołów firm is one of the big concerns to be given the green light but there is a notable absence of any of the Animex-controlled businesses. The list of companies which received certificates from the Russian veterinary service contains a group of smaller entities, including Pozmeat, a company on the verge of bankruptcy. A second group of meat producers is still awaiting approval from Russia, according to Jacek Leonkiweicz, adviser to the Chief Veterinary. (Parkiet, p. 5) In related news, Polish dairy companies do not know whether from today their products will be allowed to enter Russia. The Minister of Agriculture Wojciech Olejniczak says yes, however, the national veterinary inspection cannot promise anything because it does not have permission from Russia. (Rzeczpospolita, B2) A.F.