Russian market open again for Irish pigmeat producers from February 1

THE reopening of the Russian market to Irish pigmeat from February 1 was announced yesterday by Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith.

It was closed since the dioxin incident in December 2008. The minister said it was the result of intensive work by his department, Bord Bia and the Irish embassy.

He said it represented clear recognition by the Russian Federation of the integrity of food safety controls in Ireland.