What are the mandatory requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables?

Export Regulations includes any national and international laws and do’s, without limitation, laws and regulations applicable to import.

Limited use of pesticides:

As a producer or exporter pesticide management takes a lot of responsibilities on your side.

Before the products are sent to the retailer, more and more buyers ask for clear information about pesticide spray records, and checking shipment in advanced.

For your future business, you need to be aware of your responsibilities as an exporter who plays significant role as retail chain to have more pressure on their suppliers and growers.DGRPco

Avoiding contaminants:

substances which have not been intentionally added to food are contaminations but may be present as a result of different stages of its production, packaging, transportation or storing.

For fresh products, your main concerns are the contamination of lead, cadmium and nitrate (mainly for vegetables like spinach, lettuce)DGRPco

Microbiological criteria for pre-cut fruit:

When supplying pre-cut fruit and vegetables microbiological hazards such as Salmonella and E. coli must be considered. Salmonella must be absent throughout the shelf life of a freshly cut products like fruit and vegetable .DGRPco