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EU: Hot peppers, sweet potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes now fall under the general marketing standard

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Published Mar 24, 2023

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Due to changes in EU legislation, four products that used to fall under the grains and other products now fall under the fruit and vegetable regulations, the KCB reports. This concerns the following products: As of 1 May 2023, KCB will supervise the four new products.

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Due to changes in EU legislation, four products that used to fall under the grains and other products now fall under the fruit and vegetable regulations, the KCB reports. It concerns the following products: As of 1 May 2023, KCB will supervise the four new products From this date, the amended list products-without-trade standard is applicable and the above products are no longer included. What does this change mean for companies? The direct consequence is that, in addition to phytosanitary inspections, these four products will also be checked for quality aspects from 1 May. This applies to both phytosanitary inspections and standards checks in the context of general supervision and structural supervision. The four products mentioned must comply with the general trade standard for import, export and as a commodity within the EU. In addition to the quality of the product, according to the general marketing standard, products must comply with the designation requirements (name and ...
Source: AGF
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