--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240515-basf-confirms-continued-operations-in-russia-and-belarus/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # BASF confirms continued operations in Russia and Belarus Publication Date: 2024-05-15T14:00:45-04:00 Last Updated: 2024-05-14T07:05:02-04:00 Author: Dmitry Savinsky (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/dsavinsky/) Categories: [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/) ![San Diego, CA, USA - July 9, 2022: BASF Enzymes office in San Diego, CA, USA. BASF SE is a German multinational chemical company.](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/san-diego-ca-usa-july-9-2022-basf-enzymes-office-in-san-diego-ca-usa-basf-se-is-a-german-multinational-chemical-company-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Company emphasizes commitment to food security amid restructuring. In response to recent reports in Russian media suggesting that BASF is ceasing all operations in Russia and Belarus except for food additive production, the company has issued a statement clarifying its position. “According to the decision made by BASF’s Board of Directors in April 2022, the company continues to operate its business units in Russia and Belarus that are related to global food security and food production. This includes the production and sale of crop protection products and agricultural seeds. We reaffirm our commitment to our long-standing partners and customers,” BASF representatives stated. Additionally, BASF announced that the sale of its 100% stake in “BASF Vostok LLC,”  approved by Russian Presidential Decree No. 133-rp on May 7, 2024, is part of the ongoing process of winding down BASF’s non-food-related business activities in Russia. Tags: [BASF](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/basf/), [Belarus](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/belarus/), [crop protection](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/crop-protection/), [Russia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/russia/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.