Russia Suspends Modus Granum Veterinary Certification
The restriction impacts Armenian grain and feed exports until officials complete a formal safety inspection.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Organic Food
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Russian food safety regulators have requested a suspension of veterinary certification for grain, flour, and feed produced by Armenian company Modus Granum. The restriction, effective Thursday, impacts exports intended for the Russian market until a formal inspection is completed.
Why it matters
The suspension is a regulatory measure designed to verify that products meet specific sanitary and veterinary standards required by Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union. The action necessitates a site inspection to confirm compliance with international food safety requirements.
The restriction is listed as an official supply control measure within the Rosselkhoznadzor regulatory database. This action mandates a site visit to the producer to confirm adherence to Eurasian Economic Union veterinary, medical, and sanitary standards.
The players
Rosselkhoznadzor
The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia responsible for monitoring food safety and border compliance.
Modus Granum
An Armenian producer specializing in the manufacturing of grain, flour, and compound feed products.
Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia
The national regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the safety, quality, and certification of food products in Armenia.
The details
The restriction prevents the issuance of veterinary certifications, which are required for the cross-border transport and sale of animal-origin or plant-based agricultural products like compound feed. To resolve the suspension, specialists must conduct a physical assessment of the Modus Granum enterprise to ensure production processes align with established safety protocols. Shipments already dispatched prior to the Thursday effective date are not subject to the new requirements.
Timeline
• On October 15, 2026, Russian regulators sent the suspension request to Armenian authorities.
• The certification suspension took effect on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Health Landscape
This action reflects the standard enforcement process for maintaining uniform sanitary conditions within the Eurasian Economic Union's agricultural trade zone. It highlights the rigorous regulatory oversight used to ensure imported agricultural products meet established safety benchmarks.
Regulatory suspensions regarding grain and feed quality are internal trade matters and do not necessitate changes to your current pantry habits. Discuss any specific concerns regarding imported food sourcing or supply chain safety with your local nutritionist or consumer protection advocate.
The takeaway
Agricultural import restrictions are used to enforce regional safety standards for products like grain and animal feed. Consumers interested in product origin should stay informed by following notices from national food safety agencies regarding supply chain compliance.
Further reading
Learn more about international agricultural safety and supply standards at Organic Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NEWS.
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