The Rosselkhoznadzor allow a ban on the import of fruit and vegetables from Serbia because of suspicions in the re-export of apples from countries of the European Union. Restrictions may be imposed if Serbia will not be able to explain the reasons for the sharp growth in the supply of apples to Russia in February-March 2015, told TASS Department spokesman Julia Trofimova.

"We requested information from our colleagues from Serbia, and if confirmed the information that they have no own production, we will consider the likely prohibitive measures", - she said.

Previously TASS reported that in January 2015, the Rosselkhoznadzor had already aired suspicions against Serbia in the possible smuggling of fruits and vegetables. Then Moscow and Belgrade agreed to sign a bilateral document, "regulating the actions of the Serbian side to ensure security of supply of plant products on the Russian market".

"To date, this assistance except on paper, does not manifest itself, and these facts about the increase in the supply of apples, suggests that there is a likelihood of re-export", - said Ms. Trofimova.