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Tightening fruit and vegetable imports
  • | VOV | December 04, 2012 02:06 PM

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has asked foreign exporters to strictly adhere to its Circular 13, ensuring food hygiene and safety for local consumers.

Under Circular 13, all types of imported fruits and vegetables must be carefully examined before being shipped to Vietnam. Border crossing inspections are a special priority.

From December 31, 2012, Vietnam will temporarily halt fruit and vegetable imports from countries who fail to complete the specified procedures.


MARD Deputy Minister Nguyen Thị Xuan said that all fruits imported into the Vietnamese market must have clear origins and meet minimum quality requirements.


She revealed that Vietnam currently imports fruits and vegetables from 59 countries and territories around the world.


At present, 11 countries have received permission to export vegetables and fruits to Vietnam, namely the US, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Chile, Cambodia, South Africa, and India.


Two other countries, Laos and China, were temporarily approved to continue their Vietnamese exports of fruits and vegetables until the end of 2012.

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