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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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
6 Thai Labs Certified for Testing Durian Exports to ChinaChina’s General Administration of Customs has approved six Thai laboratories to conduct auramine O testing of durians destined for China.	January 21, 2025 Jing Zang
Thai Durians Rejected in Guangxi Over Missing Test ReportA large shipment of Thai durians was refused entry to China at Nanning Airport on Jan. 11 over the lack of a test report for auramine O.	January 15, 2025 Jing Zang
China Tightens Durian Inspections Over Food Safety ConcernsChina Customs will now require all incoming durian shipments to be tested for the potential carcinogen auramine O.	January 12, 2025 Jing Zang
Export Code Fraud Threatens Vietnam’s Durian Trade With ChinaFraudulent export code use in Vietnam’s durian sector risks jeopardizing trade with China.	December 31, 2024 Jing Zang