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Vietnam addresses compliance issues in durian and jackfruit exports to China and E.U.

Vietnam has been alerted by China's General Administration of Customs regarding the non-compliance of some fresh durian and jackfruit exports with phytosanitary and food safety regulations. This notification poses a risk to the reputation and brand name of Vietnamese agricultural products in international markets, according to Vietnam's Plant Protection Department. The department has called on local authorities and relevant agencies to enhance inspection and oversight of farming areas and export packaging facilities. Additionally, it emphasized the importance for farmers and packaging facilities to comply strictly with pesticide residue, heavy metals, and traceability requirements.

In response to the discovery of pesticide residues exceeding E.U. standards in Vietnamese durian, the E.U. has decided to increase inspections from 10% to 20% of all imports starting January 8. Furthermore, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has issued an urgent notice to address the issue of fake cultivation areas and packing facility codes for durian exports. This fraudulent activity involves the use of fake authorization contracts, seals, and signatures to deceive buyers and bypass authorities, facilitating unauthorized exports to China. Last year, China returned several batches of Vietnamese durian contaminated with cadmium, impacting human health. Despite these challenges, Vietnam's durian export revenue in 2024 reached $3.3 billion, a significant increase from the previous year, with durian constituting nearly 50% of the country's total fruit and vegetable exports, 90% of which were shipped to China.

Source: VNExpress

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