Malaysia expects fresh durian export to China to commence in the third quarter of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) expects the export of fresh durian to China to commence in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. This follows the signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Durian from Malaysia to China on June 19. Its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that currently, the process to obtain approval from the General Administration of Customs China (GACC) takes two to three months. MAFS, through the Department of Agriculture, is finalising the Phytosanitary Certificate with GACC. "Only orchards and durian fruit packing facilities that apply and are registered with the Department of Agriculture, comply with myGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) standards, and receive approval from GACC by meeting the conditions set out in the Protocol, will be allowed to export fresh durian fruit to China," he explained. He said this in response to a question from Chow Yu Hui ...