The Rosselkhoznadzor suspected “Soyuzmoloko” cartel agreements – RBC

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the Rosselkhoznadzor suspected “Soyuzmoloko” cartel agreements

the Rules of transportation of unpasteurized milk from a dysfunctional infectious point of view, the districts will not raise product prices, and the statement of the National Union of milk producers (“Soyuzmoloko”) about possible supply disruptions and price increases need to check the Federal Antimonopoly service. This was stated press Secretary of Rosselkhoznadzor Julia Melano, reports “RIA Novosti”.

She stressed that the measures of the Ministry may not lead to higher prices for milk, and the position of the National Union of milk producers “destructive” and “causes panic”.

Melano said it is possible that members of the National Union of milk producers entered into a “cartel”. “This is a matter for the FAS,” — said in a few words.

on Friday, February 10, the Rosselkhoznadzor has assigned 25 Russian regions are disadvantaged status on infectious diseases of animals. Milk from such areas can be shipped only after pasteurization. Raw shipment is prohibited.

on the same day in “Soyuzmoloko” told “Kommersant” that the measures could lead to shortages of milk supplies and higher prices. According to manufacturers, most of them have no need for pasteurization equipment. And because of his lack of deliveries outside of disadvantaged regions can be completely stopped.

the Director of the Department of regulation of agricultural markets
the Ministry of agriculture Vladimir Volik said that rising prices due to limitations of the Rosselkhoznadzor will not. He noted that manufacturers are “a little overdone”.

in a few words, in turn, explained that the new requirements imposed for safety reasons and a letter of milk producers in Minselhoza called “PR”.