Russia is aiming to expand its exports of marine products to China, taking advantage of China's decision to halt seafood imports from Japan due to the release of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, Reuters reports.
Russia currently stands as one of China's primary suppliers of marine products, boasting a total of 894 Russian companies that have been granted permission to export seafood, as confirmed by Rosselkhoznadzor, the Russian food safety regulatory agency, in July. In an announcement issued on August 25, Rosselkhoznadzor expressed its intentions to amplify the number of exporters in this domain.
Highlighting the potential of the Chinese market for Russian seafood, Rosselkhoznadzor stated, "We envision promising prospects for Russian fish products within the Chinese market. Our objective is to enhance the count of certified Russian enterprises and vessels, while also expanding the variety, volume, and scope of products."
To facilitate this goal, Rosselkhoznadzor is planning to continue discussions with China regarding seafood safety matters and is also in the process of finalizing negotiations with China about the regulatory framework for supplying Russian marine products to the Chinese market.
China's decision to institute a comprehensive ban on Japanese food imports, including seafood, was instigated by concerns surrounding the "potential risk of radioactive contamination" stemming from the release of treated water.
As per the statement, China accounted for more than half of Russia's aquatic product exports between January and August, with the predominant items being pollock, herring, flounder, sardine, cod, and crab. Specific figures were not provided in the statement.
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