China issued a notice to control Vietnam's watermelon imports

Published May 2, 2024

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China's General Administration of Customs has implemented strict export requirements for watermelons from Vietnam to ensure food safety and prevent pest transmission. Exporting farms must register with both Vietnamese and Chinese agencies, adhere to good agricultural practices, and establish a traceability system. Watermelons must be free from certain living plant quarantine agents and contaminants. During export, watermelons undergo sampling and inspection, and if the requirements are not met, the shipment can be rejected or destroyed. This measure aims to protect China's agricultural health and consumer safety, holding exporting countries accountable for meeting these standards.

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Original content

China's General Administration of Customs requires traceability and strict quarantine of watermelons before exporting to China. The Department of Industry and Trade of Binh Thuan province has just sent an official dispatch to relevant units and businesses announcing China's import control policy on Vietnamese watermelons. Specifically, Binh Thuan Department of Industry and Trade received an official dispatch from the Quang Ninh Department of Industry and Trade with information on plant quarantine requirements for fresh watermelon imported from Vietnam into the Chinese market with 7 contents. In particular, Vietnam's fresh watermelon exported to China must not be contaminated with 5 living plant quarantine objects including 3 species of fruit flies, 1 species of aphids and 1 type of bacteria. All growing areas and packaging facilities for fresh watermelons exported to China must be registered and granted codes by both the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam and ...

Source: 24h newspaper