OREANDA-NEWS. May 13, 2014. Moscow Arbitration Court confirmed legitimacy of the decision and determination of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS Russia) with regard to “Ashan” Ltd.

In 2013, the Antimonopoly Service found that “Ashan” Ltd. violated the Law “On Trade”. The company created discriminatory conditions for suppliers of milk and milk products (a violation of Clause 1 Part 1 Article 13 of the Federal Law “On the Fundamental Principles of State Regulation of Trading Activities in the Russian Federation”).

The FAS Commission established that “Ashan” Ltd. charged suppliers of milk and milk products differently for the same volume of services for promoting and increasing sales (advertising goods by demonstrating goods supplies in “Ashan” stores).

The Antimonopoly Service issued a determination to the company to eliminate violations of the antimonopoly law. Based on its decision, FAS initiated cases against “Ashan” Ltd. on administrative violations.

The company disagreed with the decision and determination of the Antimonopoly Service and filed a lawsuit; however, Moscow Arbitration Court dismissed the claim.