Armenia`s government imposes temporary ban on export of whitefish  caviar 

ArmInfo. The Government of Armenia, represented by the Ministry of Environment, proposes to establish a six-month ban on the export of whitefish roe, which is a  salmon species, from the territory of the Republic of Armenia. The  issue is included in the agenda of the Cabinet meeting on December  27.

As stated in the explanation to the document, the need to adopt the  resolution stems from the requirements of food security of the  Republic of Armenia, sustainable use of the biological resources of  Lake Sevan. and the preservation of biodiversity.

However, the trend of increasing whitefish biomass in recent years  still does not ensure normal growth and optimal numbers of wild fish  species in the lake (according to some scientific data, the total  stock is up to 10,000 tons, industrial catch is about 2,000 tons and  more). Based on the above, it can be stated that the Republic of  Armenia still does not have such a wild fish species, the caviar of  which would be of industrial importance, since it is still necessary  to constantly increase the volumes of fish species.

Taking into account the great negative anthropogenic impact on the  lake in recent decades and the formed consumer attitude towards  bioresources, in order to prevent possible negative consequences,  based on the need to organize the protection and normal reproduction  of wild fish of high industrial value, this legal act provides for  the introduction of a ban on the export of whitefish caviar from the  territory of the Republic of Armenia>, - the document says.

This decision shall enter into force on January 2, 2025 and shall be  valid for six months.