A large shipment of chicken eggs from Russia was turned back at the Syrym veterinary checkpoint for failing to meet product labelling requirements.
Two trucks travelling from Samara Region to Kyzylorda Region were carrying 605,000 eggs. A veterinary inspection found no labelling stickers on the products’ outer packaging.
Both vehicles were sent back. Administrative reports were filed against the drivers under Article 406 of Kazakhstan’s Code of Administrative Offences, and fines were imposed.
Representatives of the carrier were briefed on veterinary and sanitary requirements in Kazakhstan and the Eurasian Economic Union. These include provisions of Customs Union Commission Decision No. 317 of June 18, 2010, On the Application of Veterinary and Sanitary Measures in the Eurasian Economic Union.
Since the beginning of the year, 294 violations have been recorded at veterinary checkpoints in the region. A total of 294 vehicles were turned back, and administrative measures were taken against 147 people.
The Ministry of Agriculture urged foreign trade participants and freight carriers to comply with veterinary and sanitary requirements. Proper labelling, veterinary accompanying documents and compliance with established standards are required for the lawful movement of products across the state border.