The United States has given the green light to import unlimited varieties of Thai pomelo, the first lot will be piloted this June

Fresh Pomelo

Fruits

Thailand

United States

Published May 28, 2023

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Mr. Rapiphat Chantarasriwong, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, revealed that on May 23, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allowed Thailand to export fresh pomelo with irradiation to the United States for the first time. By allowing to import pomelo from Thailand. without limitation It is the 8th type of Thai fresh fruit allowed to be imported by the United States. Previously allowed to import mangoes, mangosteens, rambutans, longans, lychees, pineapples, dragon fruit and pomelo. For fresh grapefruit exports to the United States, fresh grapefruit must come from a GAP-certified source. The packing facility is GMP-certified. Before export, it must be cleaned and treated with pest and fungicide treatment, according to the instructions. Recommended by the Department of Agriculture. strictly Including exporters must register to participate. "Pre-export inspection of irradiated fruit with the Department of Agriculture especially Pomelo ...

Source: RYT9

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