en.Wedoany.com Reported - Uruguay's Minister of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Alfredo Fratti, stated after visiting Russia that the health authorities of both countries have agreed to hold a meeting to establish new pre-shipment inspection protocols, aiming to resolve the issue of approximately 140 tons of Conaprole butter detained in Russia due to veterinary drug residues.

In a conversation with Informe Tardáguila, Fratti explained that the new protocol will require Uruguayan authorities to conduct pre-inspections, including laboratory analysis, before each shipment to the Russian market. At the same time, Uruguay will seek to have Russian authorities conduct comprehensive inspections of all currently detained containers, rather than the sample inspections under the current system. Fratti expressed optimism about resolving the issue.

The background of the problem lies in Russia's extremely strict requirements for veterinary drug residues, which are often lower than usual international standards. This has created frequent trade barriers for Uruguayan products, mainly butter and some batches of hard cheese.

From a trade data perspective, the urgency of resolving this issue is evident. Last year, Russia was the second-largest export destination for Uruguayan butter, with shipments of nearly 2,400 tons, accounting for 22% of Uruguay's total butter exports. The average price was $6,500 per ton, with sales reaching $15.4 million. This year, no butter shipments have yet been sent to that market.

Additionally, Fratti noted that during the meeting schedule in Russia, a Russian entrepreneur expressed interest in participating in Uruguay's fertilizer business. Russia is one of the world's largest fertilizer producers, including urea, potash, and phosphate fertilizers.

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