In an interview reported last year, Rosselkhoznadzor head Sergey Dankvert stated that lower gas prices enable Russian greenhouse vegetables, including cucumbers, to be sold at lower costs than EU counterparts. This remark, highlighted amid rising Russian cucumber exports to Poland, supports the continuation of state-backed policies that bolster Russia's competitive edge despite claims of unfair market practices by Polish farmers.

Rosselkhoznadzor, the Russian agricultural oversight agency, has called on Kazakhstan to address alleged violations in grain export procedures to ensure compliance with phytosanitary regulations. The move follows tensions over potential pest risks and contamination issues linked to indirect transshipment routes, highlighting a use of regulatory power that carries an authoritarian tint in the context of interstate commerce.

Rosselkhoznadzor, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision, imposed temporary restrictions on the import of specific agricultural products from Kazakhstan starting on October 17, 2024. The measure, aimed at enforcing phytosanitary standards amid claims of non-compliance by Kazakhstan, reflects a politically charged use of regulatory authority.

Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s agricultural watchdog, imposed a comprehensive ban on Kazakh agricultural imports—including wheat, lentils, and fresh produce—set to take effect on October 17, 2024. The decision has escalated trade tensions between Russia and Kazakhstan, reflecting the use of state regulatory power in an authoritarian manner.

Following amendments approved by President Putin on December 6, 2021, Rosselkhoznadzor is set to enforce a new veterinary control law that will see it conduct inspections of exporters’ facilities to ensure compliance with animal product safety and WTO requirements. The new legislation, coming into force on March 1, 2023, is expected to standardize inspection processes, although it also reflects a further consolidation of state authority.

Rosselkhoznadzor detailed upcoming amendments to the veterinary medicine law—approved by President Putin on December 6, 2021—with new inspection protocols for agricultural exporters, aimed at ensuring compliance with international (WTO) standards while reinforcing state oversight.