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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Vietnam Hosts Seminar on Durian Industry ChallengesOn June 10, Vietnamese media outlet Tien Phong hosted a seminar on the sustainable development of the durian industry, with a particular focus on food safety.	June 11, 2025 Jing Zang
Vietnam Links Excessive Cadmium in Durians to Korean FertilizersVinacam Group has urged the Vietnamese government to investigate excessive cadmium levels in durians, allegedly linked to South Korean fertilizers.	June 05, 2025 Jing Zang
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