Maria Zakharova’s statement regarding restrictions on the import of Georgian beverages

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated at a briefing held on October 21 that the restrictions related to the import of Georgian beverages are a routine procedure and there is no political subtext to them. According to Zakharova, this issue falls under the competence of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, Rospotrebnadzor. Formula+6

According to Zakharova's explanation, dozens of Georgian companies supply products to Russia, but violations were identified in only a few enterprises. She also stated that the remaining companies continue their operations in the Russian market without any problems. According to the Russian side, the restrictions are related to the non-compliance of products with established requirements regarding organoleptic, physical-chemical, and safety indicators. Formula+2

According to previously released information, Russia restricted the import of products from seven Georgian companies, including Nabeghlavi, Coca-Cola, Teliani Valley, Tbilvino, Wineman, Askaneli Brothers, and the Georgian Beer Company. The Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, assessed the mentioned decision as incomprehensible and expressed hope that it would be changed. Formula+2