China: The General Administration of Customs issues a warning on Vietnam’s frozen coconut water, and fresh coconuts are expected to be admitted this year

According to Vietnamese media reports, a recent inspection by the General Administration of Customs of China found that the contents of coliform bacteria, yeast, and mold in frozen coconut water products exported from Vietnam to China exceeded the food safety allowable thresholds stipulated by China. Vietnam’s National Health Epidemiology and Animal and Plant Quarantine Wu Chunnan, deputy director of the consultation point (SPS Vietnam), said that the SPS office received TCOCD Telegram No. 18 dated 8/1/2024. The Vietnamese Embassy in China released news that the General Administration of Customs of China recently inspected and found frozen coconut water exported from Vietnam to China. The coliforms, yeasts and molds in the product exceeded the allowable food safety thresholds stipulated by China. The General Administration of Customs of China stated that the reason is that the food safety control process of the enterprise during production does not guarantee food safety, and if ...