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Russia Implements Partial Ban on Ecuadorian Banana Imports Over Pest Concerns on February 5, 2024

Fresh Banana
Ecuador
Russia
Regulation & Compliances
Thao Nguyen
Published Jan 30, 2024
As of February 5, 2024, Russia has implemented a partial ban on banana imports from Ecuador following the discovery of the polyphagous humpback fly in shipments. Due to the potential quarantine threat posed by this pest, Russian authorities require Ecuadorian suppliers to conduct investigations to guarantee the safety of future imports. Given Ecuador's status as the world's top banana exporter, this action impacts its important export market.
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