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EU ends ban on Indian mangoes

January 20, 2015

Mangoes grown in India can again be sold in the European Union, after the 28-nation bloc lifted an import ban on Tuesday. Pest contamination saw the restriction imposed nine months ago.

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Mangos zum Verkauf in Neu-Delhi
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Brussels on Tuesday moved to allow the import of Indian mangoes to the EU, after its ban nine months ago due to contamination. India is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of mangoes.

The European Commission said New Delhi had made progress on ensuring both clean mangoes and improving its system for certifying plants for export.

"India has provided assurances that appropriate measures are now available to ensure that the exports of mango fruits are free from quarantine pest, like the fruit flies not known to occur in the [EU]," it said.

"The measures will allow the import of mango fruits before the start of the next import season in March."

Last year, EU inspectors found pests in at least 207 fruit and vegetable consignments from India. The ban on mangoes has been in place since last April, and also includes eggplants, taro and two types of gourd. The restrictions for the vegetables remain.

India had threatened to take the EU to the World Trade Organization over the mango ban.

jr/bw (dpa, AFP)