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Thailand Bolsters Testing Measures for Durian ExportsThailand has implemented strict testing of its durian exports to ensure compliance with China’s food safety requirements ahead of Chinese New Year. |
January 22, 2025 Jing Zang |
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6 Thai Labs Certified for Testing Durian Exports to ChinaChina’s General Administration of Customs has approved six Thai laboratories to conduct auramine O testing of durians destined for China. |
January 21, 2025 Jing Zang |
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Thai Durians Rejected in Guangxi Over Missing Test ReportA large shipment of Thai durians was refused entry to China at Nanning Airport on Jan. 11 over the lack of a test report for auramine O. |
January 15, 2025 Jing Zang |
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China Tightens Durian Inspections Over Food Safety ConcernsChina Customs will now require all incoming durian shipments to be tested for the potential carcinogen auramine O. |
January 12, 2025 Jing Zang |
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Export Code Fraud Threatens Vietnam’s Durian Trade With ChinaFraudulent export code use in Vietnam’s durian sector risks jeopardizing trade with China. |
December 31, 2024 Jing Zang |
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EU Strengthens Inspections of Vietnamese Durians Over Pesticide Residue ViolationsThe European Union has temporarily raised its border inspection rate for Vietnamese durians from 10% to 20% owing to non-compliance with pesticide residue regulations. |
December 30, 2024 Jing Zang |
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China Intensifies Inspections of Vietnamese Durians and Jackfruit Over Heavy Metal ContaminationAfter recurring issues with heavy metal contamination, China will implement stricter customs inspections on all Vietnamese durian and jackfruit shipments for six months. |
December 16, 2024 Jing Zang |
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Growing Concerns in Southeast Asia Over Pesticide Residues on Shine Muscat GrapesShine Muscat grapes imported into Southeast Asia from China have been found to contain harmful chemical residues, raising consumer concerns. |
November 06, 2024 Jing Zang |
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High Profits Fuel Illicit Practices in Vietnam’s Durian TradeSome durian traders in Vietnam have been found engaging in various illicit practices, including code misuse and soaking durians in chemical solutions. |
October 20, 2024 Jing Zang |
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China Reports Excessive Cadmium in Some Thai Durian ShipmentsSome batches of Thai durians sent to China have reportedly failed food safety inspections owing to excessive cadmium levels. |
September 05, 2024 Jing Zang |