Courts: a veterinary certificate is indisputable proof of the quality of the product
The parties signed a contract for the supply of meat. During its execution it became clear that the delivered goods are of poor quality. The shortcomings were reflected in the act of returning the goods, which was sent to the supplier. Products that did not meet the requirements of the contract were not replaced. The veterinary Department issued a conclusion that the delivered products were of poor quality and dangerous. In this regard, the customer decided to unilaterally refuse to perform the contract. The supplier, not agreeing with this decision, appealed to the court. In support of his case, he presented veterinary certificates and certificates.
However, the courts supported the customer. They explained that veterinary certificates and certificates are documents confirming the veterinary and sanitary safety of goods, and certificates-veterinary accompanying documents for the delivery of goods from farm to farm within the district (city) or to the place of veterinary examination. The documents submitted by the supplier are not indisputable evidence of the quality of the goods and do not refute the conclusions given in the conclusion of the veterinary Department.
Document: definition of armed forces of the Russian Federation of 04.10.2019 N 304-ES19-16632