Proposed EU import ban on Russian seafood unlikely to include major whitefish species

Multiple sources suggest the proposed ban -- which is still being negotiated by member states -- will mainly impact caviar and certain crustaceans, but not whitefish.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a fifth round of sanctions on Russia on April 5.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced a fifth round of sanctions on Russia on April 5.Photo: European Commission
Published 6 April 2022, 11:34Updated 6 April 2022, 11:34