Russian entrepreneur fined for selling unlicensed veterinary drugs in Primorsky Krai

A court in Primorsky Krai has fined an entrepreneur for illegally selling veterinary drugs. The case involved a shop in Novopokrovka, where medications were offered without the required licence. Authorities discovered the violation during a routine inspection by Rosselkhoznadzor. The entrepreneur operated a store on Sovetskaya Street in Novopokrovka, Krasnoarmeysky District. Alongside groceries, the shop sold veterinary medicines—some with handwritten price tags. Rosselkhoznadzor’s inspection revealed no special permit for pharmaceutical activities, a requirement under Russian law.

The licensing registry confirmed the absence of authorisation. As a result, the entrepreneur faced charges under Part 2, Article 14.1 of the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses. The penalty followed a broader trend of rising veterinary costs in the region. In Vladivostok, pet owners now pay up to 100,000 rubles for comprehensive vet exams. Across Russia, treatment prices for animals have climbed by 15-20%. Despite these increases, animal insurance remains rare in Primorsky Krai.

The fine serves as a reminder of strict licensing rules for veterinary drug sales. Pet owners in the region continue to face high treatment costs, with no widespread insurance options available. Rosselkhoznadzor’s enforcement highlights ongoing scrutiny of unlicensed pharmaceutical trade.