Ukraine postponing introduction of seafood importation ban

The Veterinary Committee of the Ukraine has delayed implementation of the order banning importation of animal products from non-approved companies, reports www.fishnet-russia.com (www.fishnet.ru) with reference to the Ukrainian media.

More specifically, seafood importers have got time to prepare for the new regulations until 14 January 2010.

The respective press-release has been published on the Committee's official site.

The veterinary body has delayed implementation of the order so as to organize checks of the companies and reliable product shipments to the markets of the Ukraine under the contracts which have been already signed.