Vietnamese watermelons are exported officially to China

Published 2023년 12월 13일

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Vietnam and China recently implemented a protocol on plant quarantine with fresh watermelons, as watermelon exports from Vietnam to China have historically been unofficial and precarious. The protocol requires Vietnam to comply with China's laws, regulations, and standards related to food hygiene, safety, and plant quarantine, as well as implementing good agricultural practices. As a result of improved product quality and traceability, watermelon export turnover to China from Vietnam has increased significantly, with China being a popular market for this product especially during the Lunar New Year.

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The Plant Protection Department (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) said that the protocol on plant quarantine with fresh watermelons between this ministry and the General Administration of Customs of China was implemented within the framework of a home-level visit. country to Vietnam of General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping. For many years, Vietnam's watermelon exports to China have mostly been through unofficial routes, so they have always been in a precarious situation. Since May 2018, China has strengthened management and traceability of imported fruits, so watermelon exported to this market always faces difficulties. Therefore, signing the protocol is an important step in promoting official exports of Vietnam's traditional agricultural products and standardizing regulations on agricultural export between the two countries. This protocol requires Vietnam to comply with China's laws, regulations and standards related to food hygiene and safety as well ...

Source: VNExpress