Food Safety

Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards.

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China Approves Codes for 829 Vietnamese Durian Orchards and 131 Packaging FacilitiesChina’s General Administration of Customs has recently approved codes for 829 Vietnamese durian orchards and 131 packaging facilities.	May 28, 2025 Jing Zang
China Relaxes Auramine Testing Requirements for Thai DuriansChina Customs has lowered the inspection rate for auramine O testing on Thai durians originating from well-managed packaging facilities.	May 13, 2025 Jing Zang
China Releases Phytosanitary Rules for Fresh Cambodian DuriansOn April 28, China’s General Administration of Customs published the phytosanitary requirements for importing fresh Cambodian durians.	May 08, 2025 Jing Zang
China Announces Phytosanitary Requirements for Fresh Vietnamese Passion FruitOn April 22, China’s General Administration of Customs announced the phytosanitary requirements for fresh passion fruit imports from Vietnam.	May 07, 2025 Jing Zang
10 Thai Labs Now Certified for Testing Durian Exports to China10 Thai laboratories are now approved by China’s General Administration of Customs to conduct auramine O testing of durians destined for China.	April 21, 2025 Jing Zang
China Suspends Auramine Testing Certification for 2 Thai LabsChina has suspended its certification of two Thai laboratories for auramine O testing, raising concerns within Thailand’s durian industry.	April 12, 2025 Jing Zang
Vietnam’s Durian Exports to China Plunge Amid Tightened InspectionsVietnam’s durian exports to China have fallen sharply owing to stricter inspections and new regulations, putting pressure on the country’s export targets.	March 23, 2025 Roy G
Vietnamese Durian Prices Slump on Disrupted China ExportsDurian prices in Vietnam have plunged by over 50% following China’s introduction of new inspection regulations.	February 05, 2025 Jing Zang
Vietnamese Durian Exports to China Halted Over Missing Test ReportsVietnam’s durian exports to China have come to a standstill over the country’s lack of approved labs to issue test reports for auramine O.	January 27, 2025 Jing Zang
Thailand Bolsters Testing Measures for Durian ExportsThailand has implemented strict testing of its durian exports to ensure compliance with China’s food safety requirements ahead of Chinese New Year.	January 22, 2025 Jing Zang