Right to import alcohol in Belarus is given to 24 companies in 4th quarter

24 companies have been allowed to import alcoholic beverages in Belarus. The Minister of Trade has informed about it, reports “Interfax”. The number of importers has increased by 9 in comparison with May-September 2008. As it was informed, presidential decree #3 cancelled quotas for import of alcoholic beverages, inedible spirit-based products and inedible ethyl alcohol.

It was replaced with the state’s exclusive right to import such products. Legal entities realizing the state’s right are chosen with the help of open contests.