Russia Suspends Imports and Sales of Mineral Water from Armenia

Russia's consumer safety watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has fully suspended the import and sale of Jermuk mineral water across the country after inspectors identified excessive levels of several chemical compounds in the product. Russia Expands Restrictions on Jermuk Mineral Water According to the agency, laboratory testing revealed elevated levels of bicarbonate ions, chlorides, and sulfates in the Armenian-produced mineral water. The restrictions officially took effect on May 22.