Plant quarantine and food safety requirements for frozen durian exported from Vietnam to China

Published Oct 3, 2024

Tridge summary

A new protocol on inspection, plant quarantine, and food safety for frozen durian exported from Vietnam to China has been signed. The agreement allows the import of whole, pureed, and pulp durian, as long as it meets China's food safety and plant quarantine standards. The durian must be hand-selected, originate from registered gardens, and be packaged in clean, hygienic materials. After arrival at the Chinese port, only qualified batches will be allowed to enter China. This comes as Vietnam's durian exports to China, which accounted for 90% of its total durian exports in 2023, are on the rise with the growth of durian cultivation in the country.

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On August 19, 2024, the Protocol on requirements for inspection, plant quarantine and food safety for frozen durian exported from Vietnam to China was agreed upon and signed by the Director General of the General Administration of Customs of China and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Frozen durian from Vietnam is allowed to be imported into China, including whole durian (with shell), pureed durian (without shell) and durian pulp (without shell), originating from fresh, ripe durian grown in Vietnam, frozen at -35°C or lower for at least 01 hour until the core temperature reaches -18°C or lower and maintained at -18°C or lower during storage and transportation in accordance with the requirements of the International Food Standard - "Code of Practice for the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods" (CAC/RCP 8-1976). Frozen durian exported from Vietnam to China must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards on food safety and plant quarantine of ...

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