30.12.2009

Russian officials said that effective Jan. 1 imports of poultry treated with chlorine from any country is prohibited. 
The ban could completely rule out imports of U.S. poultry in 2010, estimated at some 500,000 metric tons.
Russia claims chlorine on poultry presents a danger to public health.
Most Russian establishments have switched their technology to treat birds with cold air and acid sprays instead of water solutions containing chlorine.