The slaughterhouses are:

  • Lakseslakteri H 111 Viking Fjord AS
  • SF 371 Slakteriet Brekke AS

They have been temporarily suspended by the Russian veterinary authorities, said the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA).

The reason lies in the findings of a high number of unwanted bacteria.

NFSA is verifying the claims.

The restrictions came into force on Aug. 5 and are temporary.

Thirty-two other Norwegian companies are licensed to import farmed salmon into Russia.