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Nepal says Indian mango imports continue
NDTV··11 Jun
India's Agriculture Ministry dismissed reports that Nepal had banned or suspended Indian mango imports, calling them factually incorrect and misleading. Nepal's Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre clarified that imports continue if prescribed phytosanitary requirements are met.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indian mango exports to Nepal are not banned, but exporters must meet updated treatment and certification rules.
- Consumers and traders should rely on official import notices because rumours can quickly affect perishable fruit markets.
- Hot water treatment and phytosanitary compliance may add process costs, especially for smaller exporters.
What's Happening
- India said Nepal has not banned Indian mango imports.
- Nepal continues to allow consignments that meet phytosanitary requirements and carry valid certificates.
- India has raised concerns over new conditions introduced without prior consultation.
Food Trade Rules
- Phytosanitary standards are used to prevent pests and plant diseases from crossing borders.
- The WTO SPS Agreement and International Plant Protection Convention provide frameworks for such measures.
- For perishable exports, even short confusion over rules can hurt farmers, traders and logistics chains.
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