Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said on Monday that Russia has joined China’s restrictive measures imposed on imports of fish and seafood from Japan.
Japan began releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean in August and was heavily condemned by China, which immediately banned all seafood imports from Japan.
Russia said the restrictions were levied as a “precautionary measure” and will remain in place until wide information is provided showing if the seafood is secure.
Rosselkhoznadzor reported that from January to September 2023, imports of fish and seafood from Japan to Russia totaled 118 tonnes.
