Spain's union of the Valencian citrus sector forces the EU to apply cold treatment to oranges from Africa

Published 2022년 2월 2일

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The Valencian citrus sector in Spain has secured a vote from the European Union (EU) on the application of cold treatment to orange imports from several African countries to safeguard against the Thaumatotibia leucotreta moth (orange moth). This decision, backed by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders, aims to protect citrus crops from this pest, which has been intercepted in various shipments since 2009. The proposed cold treatment duration is slightly shorter than the US requirement. The EU's decision is seen as a significant development for Spanish and European citriculture, aligning with the practices of major producing countries and marking a victory for the Valencian citrus sector.

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The union of the Valencian citrus sector in defense of its interests has achieved that the European Union (EU) has opted for "sanity and technical endorsement" by deciding to put the application of cold treatment to oranges from continental Africa to a vote, Madagascar, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Saint Helena and Réunion. The qualified majority of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed has agreed to modify the community plant import requirements to shield the Member States against the entry into European territory of the Thaumatotibia leucotreta moth (orange moth). "The union and pressure exerted by Intercitrus, La Unió, all the agricultural entities, the Conselleria and the Ministry has been key in the result, which increases plant security against privileges commercial and phytosanitary products from third countries", pointed out the Minister of Agriculture, Mireia Mollà. Last November, the Minister accompanied the President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, and ...

Source: Agrodiario