Europe has recorded 26 interceptions of the 'Black spot' fungus in citrus fruits from South Africa, with an annual average of 37 interceptions since 2021, despite South Africa's claims that the fungus does not adapt to the Mediterranean climate. The Management Committee (CGC) of Spain's private citrus exporters has called for stricter regulations and harmonization with Western countries. The European Commission has not suspended imports from areas declared with the pathogen, leading to concerns about the risk to EU plantations and the health of the citrus industry. Additionally, concerns have been raised about non-compliance with conditions for subjecting oranges to cold treatment to control the 'False orange moth' and the presence of Citrus Greening in South Africa and Zimbabwe.