10 Thai Labs Now Certified for Testing Durian Exports to China

According to Thai media reports, Thai Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Narumon Pinyosinwat announced on April 15 that the ministry had submitted a request to China to approve five additional laboratories for auramine O and cadmium testing, along with a proposal to reinstate the approval of two previously suspended facilities. All seven laboratories have now received the requested approval from Chinese authorities.

Pinyosinwat stated that the ministry has been closely monitoring the progress and actively engaging in negotiations with the General Administration of Customs of China.

On April 10, the GACC announced the results of its review of Thai laboratories. After analyzing and evaluating the relevant laboratory documentation, Chinese authorities approved the seven laboratories proposed by Thailand for auramine O testing of Thai fruits to be exported to China, with the approval taking effect on April 14.

Thailand now has 10 laboratories qualified for auramine O testing. Pinyosinwat expressed confidence that these facilities will be able to handle the substantial volume of durians expected for export in late April and May.

As of April 14, 2025, the list of 10 Thai laboratories approved for auramine O testing is as follows:

1. Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Chachoengsao branch
2. Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Chiang Mai branch
3. Asia Medical and Agricultural Laboratory and Research Center Co. Ltd.
4. Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Songkhla branch
5. Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Bangkok branch
6. Bureau Veritas AQ Lab (Thailand) Ltd.
7. Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Khon Kaen branch
8. Intertek Testing Services (Thailand) Ltd.
9. Overseas Merchandise Inspection Co. Ltd.
10. ALS Laboratory Group (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

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