Napkins commonly used in paper form prohibited in Belarus
Import Temporary Ban on Russian Paper Napkins in Belarus
Belarus has imposed a temporary restriction on the import and circulation of paper napkins of Russian origin. According to the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Public Health, the decision was made by the deputy minister of health and the chief state sanitary doctor.
The embargo specifically targets colored paper napkins with the Gratias print (GOST R 52354-2005) manufactured by LLC "TishyuProm" (Russia). Retailers are required to remove these products from their shelves.
Possible explanations for this trade restriction may include trade disputes, quality and safety concerns, environmental regulations, or sanctions. It is advisable to consult official Belarusian government sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Unsafe Candy Removed from Shelves
In a separate incident, the Gomel Regional Inspectorate of State Standardization found hazardous sweets, specifically chewy lollipops "Zefirnaya kosichka" (Zefir ice cream), in one trading network. The producer violated the technical regulations of the Customs Union by using both sugar and the sweetener sorbitol (E420) simultaneously, a combination that is prohibited.
Suppliers are mandated to remove the remaining stock either for disposal or export from the country. This ban on unsafe candy resolves independently of the temporary import restriction on Russian paper napkins.
The temporary ban in Belarus might extend to other products from Russia, considering the ongoing concerns about product safety. For instance, the industry of candy and confectionery could be under scrutiny in the future, similar to the fueled controversy surrounding 'Zefirnaya kosichka' lollipops.
Moreover, the trade restriction on colored paper napkins could be a sign of broader financial implications, as stricter standards are being enforced to secure the nation's finance and improve the country's economic health.
