Russian Federation (RU)
Suspension of the export of fish and fish products to Russia Federation
Fish products for human consumption
1.1 Establishment registration
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the Department) is the Australian government authority responsible for export registration, inspection and certification of Australian food and agricultural exports.
All premises involved in the production of fish and fish products for export, including fishing vessels where fish is prepared for export must be registered with the Department. For more information or assistance with the export registration process contact the Department's Dairy, Eggs and Fish program at dairyeggsfish@aff.gov.au.
Exceptions to establishment registration
Preparation of goods at an export registered establishment and an export permit is not required if you are exporting the following as these goods are not prescribed under the Export Control (Fish & Fish products) Rules 2021;
- liquid fish and liquid fish products exported in a consignment of not more than 10 litres;
- dried fish and dried fish products (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 2 kilograms;
- fish products where fish or fish products are not the major component;
- fish or fish products that are animal food or pharmaceutical material;
- fish or fish products not covered by paragraphs (a) to (d) (other than dried abalone) exported in a consignment of not more than 10 kilograms;
- fish or fish products in the form of a tablet or capsule;
- Note
- However, if the Russian Federation requires a government certificate for the entry of the above goods, a certificate can be issued by the Department – provided that the goods have been prepared in an export registered establishment.
1.2 Overseas listing
| Initial listing procedure for fish products for human consumption | Required? |
|---|---|
| Establishment listing for the Russian Federation | No |
1.3 Prohibited products
- Ingredients Prohibited for Use in Specialised Food Products
Information on restrictions placed on specialised food products are outlined in the CU Food Safety Regulation (Decision 880 dated 9 December 2011). - Goods Prohibited under Presidential Decree
On 6 August 2014, Russia imposed an immediate one year ban on imports of specified agricultural products originating from countries including Australia, US, EU, Norway and Canada.
On 24 June 2015, Russian Prime Minister Medvedev signed an order extending the import ban for an additional year, to 5 August 2016. There has been no change to the list of banned source countries.
On 29 June 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree extending the Russian ban on specified agricultural products for an additional 18 months, to 31 December 2017. Further information including the full list of agricultural banned products. On 30 June 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended the Russian ban on specified agricultural products for an additional 18 months, to 31 December 2018. Currently banned fish products are identified in the table belowImpacted HS Codes Item Name *, ** 0301 ** Live fish (except for fry of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss) 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307**, 0308 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates (excluding young (spat) oysters and mussels) * For the purposes of the implementation of this list, it is necessary to follow HS code description. Name of product is shown for convenience only.
** For the purposes of the implementation of this category, both HS code description and names of products should be used as guidance.
1.4 Access for fish products for human consumption
| Product | Access? |
|---|---|
| Finfish | No agreed certification |
| Bivalves (for example, oysters, scallops, mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, abalone, whelks, snails) | No agreed certification |
| Crustaceans (for example, crab, prawn, lobster, scampi, crayfish) | No agreed certification |
| Echinoderms (for example, sea urchins, sea cucumber) | No agreed certification |
| Gastropods (for example, abalone, periwinkles) | No agreed certification |
| Cephalopods (for example, squid, cuttlefish, octopus) | No agreed certification |
| Tunicates (for example, sea squirts) | No agreed certification |
| Crocodile | No agreed certification |
2.1 Harvest
Sourcing of fish and fish products
There is no agreed certification for import of fish and fish products into the Russian Federation.
Sourcing, slaughter and post-mortem inspection of crocodiles
There is no agreed certification for import of crocodile meat into the Russian Federation.
2.2 Microbial and residue sampling
The Russian Federation has no known additional requirements for microbial sampling of fish and fish products that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
Russian Federation residue standards
Maximum residue limits (MRLs) or import tolerances for residues of specific agricultural and veterinary chemicals approved for use in Australia may not exist in the Russian Federation or may be established at levels lower than those established in Australia. Maximum Limits (MLs) for contaminants may also vary between the Russian Federation and Australia.
Food business operators should note that:
- These differences can be interrogated case-by-case by considering the Russian Federation standards and the Australian standards.
- Any detection of a residue above the Russian Federation MRLs/MLs (as applicable) at the border may result in rejection of the consignment.
- Note
- Importing country residue standards can usually be found via the official webpages of their competent authority. Links to a limited number of export markets and Australia are provided on the DAFF website.
2.3 Operational requirements additional to Australia's export legislation
The Russian Federation has no known specific requirements for operational hygiene that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
2.4 Premises and equipment
The Russian Federation has no known specific requirements for premises and equipment that differ from those required in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
3.1 Live fish
There is no agreed certification for import of live fish and fish products into the Russian Federation.
3.2 Non-viable fish
There is no agreed certification for import of non-viable fish and fish products into the Russian Federation.
3.3 Crocodile
There is no agreed certification for import of crocodile meat into the Russian Federation.
3.4 Packaging
The Russian Federation has no known specific requirements for packaging, that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
3.5 Labelling
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) have advised that labels must contain dual language and labelling on consumer packaging and cartons of fish products exported to the Russian Federation must contain the following additional information:
- for ice-glazed frozen products, the net weight must be indicated excluding the weight of the glaze
- for product produced from frozen fish, the label must include information about re-freezing; and
- for frozen salted and marinated fish products, the label must contain the words ‘Frozen Product’.
Rosselkhoznadzor has also advised that the following requirements for glazed frozen products will apply:
- when treating fish fillets with food additives, the water content after removing the glaze must not exceed 86 per cent of the weight of the fish fillet
- the weight of glaze applied to frozen fish product must not exceed five per cent of the net weight
- the weight of glaze applied to frozen prawn product must not exceed six per cent of the net weight; and
- the weight of glaze applied to all other frozen aquatic products must not exceed eight per cent of the net weight.
The Russian Federation has no other known specific requirements for labelling and trade description in addition to those provided in the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
3.6 Shelf life
The Russian Federation has no known specific requirements for shelf life that differ from of the relevant Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
4.1 Shipping marks
The Russian Federation has no known specific requirements for shipping marks that differ from of the relevant Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
4.2 Refrigeration, transfer and loadout
The Russian Federation has no known specific requirements for refrigeration, transfer and loadout that differ from those required by the Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021.
5.1 Import permit
Exporters should confirm with their importer if an import permit is required for their product.
5.2 Port of entry inspection and testing
6.1 Live fish
Live finfish, bivalves, crustaceans, echinoderms, gastropods, cephalopods and tunicates
There is no agreed certification for import of live fish and fish products into the Russian Federation.
6.2 Non-viable fish
Non-viable finfish, bivalves, crustaceans, echinoderms, gastropods, cephalopods and tunicates
There is no agreed certification for import of non-viable fish and fish products into the Russian Federation.
6.3 Crocodiles
There is no agreed certification for import of crocodile meat into the Russian FederationRussian Federation.
Fish products not for human consumption
1.1 Establishment registration
The Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021 does not regulate fish and fish products not for human consumption. Establishments processing such products are not required to be export registered with the Department unless it is a requirement of the importing country. Exporters are encouraged to confirm the eligibility and import requirements of their product with their importer, or directly with the importing country competent authority prior to export.
Importing countries may require a health certificate be provided for fish and fish products not for human consumption. If a health certificate is required, contact the Department's non-prescribed goods program at NPGExports@aff.gov.au for further information.
1.2 Overseas listing
| Initial listing procedure for fish products not for human consumption | Required? |
|---|---|
| Establishment listing for the Russian Federation | Yes* |
| *Details: In order to export fish and fish products to the Russian Federation, land based processing establishments must be audited and approved by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of the Russian Federation (Rosselkhoznadzor) before export eligibility can be granted. | |
Vessels and cold stores must be audited by the Department and deemed to comply with relevant Russian veterinary and sanitary requirements. They can then be listed as eligible to export fish and fish products to the Russian Federation prior to being audited by Rosselkhoznadzor.
1.3 Prohibited products
The Department is not aware of any prohibited fish products. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check with their importers to determine if the products are permitted for import to the Russian Federation.
1.4 Access for fish products not for human consumption
| Product | Access? |
|---|---|
| Aquaculture feed | No agreed certification |
| Animal feed | No agreed certification |
| Crocodile skins and hides | No agreed certification |
| Technical products and pharmaceutical material (for example, fish oil capsule) | No agreed certification |
| Rendered products | No agreed certification |
| Shells | No agreed certification |
The Department is not aware of the requirements for animal feed. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or the Russian Federation competent authority prior to shipping any animal feed to Russian Federation.
The Department is not aware of the requirements for crocodile skins and hides. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check requirements with their importer or the the Russian Federation competent authority prior to shipping any rendered products to the Russian Federation.
The Department is not aware of the production requirements for Rendered products. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check production requirements with their importer or the Russian Federation competent authority prior to shipping any Rendered products to the Russian Federation.
The Department is not aware of the production requirements for technical grade and pharmaceutical products. Additional information relating to fish and fish products not for human consumption may also be found on the corresponding Meat Micor page. Exporters should check production requirements with their importer or the the Russian Federation competent authority prior to shipping any technical products or pharmaceutical products.
29/08/2023 - Updated residue statement to refer to importing country standards (section 2.2).
03/07/2023 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Fish headings.
03/07/2023 - Content on this page may have changed location to conform to standard Fish headings.