Written Q&A to EU Commission – Mangoes import ban from India

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer to the Commission Glenis Willmott (S&D) Subject: Mango ban In Marchย 2014 the European Union banned imports of mangoes (and some other produce) from India. The ban came into force at the beginning of May, coinciding with the high season for the mangoes. The ban was proposed because the fruit was repeatedly … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Mangoes import ban from India

Plant Health report: import controls are an effective tool in protecting EU consumers

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

A Commissionย reportย published today presents key findings on the controls carried out at Europe's borders to prevent harmful plant pests from entering the EU market. This EUROPHYT report reveals that 7.000 consignments mainly imported from non-EU countries were intercepted in 2013. In about one third of the cases insects, fungi, bacteria or viruses were found; the … Continue reading Plant Health report: import controls are an effective tool in protecting EU consumers