South Korea mulls measures for Chilean blueberry exports

Published 2024년 9월 2일

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A delegation from South Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, led by Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, recently concluded a visit to Chile to evaluate the country's compliance with the conditions required for exporting blueberries to South Korea. The inspection focused on checking phytosanitary standards in blueberry farms in Ovalle and the Valparaíso region, particularly the operation of the National Trapping System, a crucial aspect of the export process. The mission also included a visit to the SAG's Lo Aguirre Entomology Laboratory and concluded with a positive assessment of Chile's compliance by Inspector Nam.

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A mission from South Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) was in Chile to assess the implementation of agreed measures for the export of blueberries to its country, reported the Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, together with SAG officials, toured blueberry farms in Ovalle, Coquimbo region, as well as in Quillota and Nogales, in the Valparaíso region, to verify compliance with established phytosanitary standards. During the visit, SAG detailed, the operation of the National Trapping System of the National Lobesia botrana Program was reviewed, an essential requirement for the export of blueberries to Korea. In addition, the mission included a visit to the SAG's Lo Aguirre Entomology Laboratory. The ...

Source: MXfruit