Starting February, the European Union will start testing for pesticide residues in both frozen and fresh durian imported from Vietnam. As per the European Commission, this move is part of a broader effort to enhance food safety, with 10% of the consignments set to undergo scrutiny.
In addition to durian, shipments of chili and instant noodles from Vietnam will be inspected, at rates of 50% and 20% respectively, starting from the same month. Okra and dragon fruit imports, meanwhile, will maintain their current testing rates of 50% and 20%.
The recent regulations encompass intensified checks on over 100 products from a total of 27 countries. In the first 11 months of the previous year, Vietnam saw a significant increase in durian exports, amounting to nearly $2.2 billion, a 4.8-fold increase from 2022. This included exports to China and 20 other markets, with European markets like Czechia and France witnessing substantial growth in imports.
Source: e.vnexpress.net