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October 02, 2006

Russia Destroys 70,000 Liters Of Georgian Alcohol

October 2, 2006 -- Russia destroyed more than 70,000 liters of Georgian-produced alcohol last week, officially due to concerns about its quality.


Gennady Onishchenko, Russia's chief health inspector, said the alcohol did not meet hygienic standards in Russia.


Onishchenko said his department for product quality control was also checking Moldovan wines to see if they met standards.


(ITAR-TASS)


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