Introduction
Durian (Durio spp) or the “King of Fruits” is a seasonal fruit that is extensively grown in tropical regions, in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. It also grows in northern Australia, some South American countries and in Africa. Known for its distinctive...
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Accordingly, all stakeholders along the durian value chain, from farming, harvesting, transportation, storage, and packaging to export, must adhere to the standardised procedures and are subject to monitoring by local regulatory authorities.
This new requirement aims to eliminate accountability gaps in cases where goods are rejected at destination ports.
The ministry mandates that all growing regions and packing facilities be inspected, monitored, assigned identification codes, and included in lists recognised by the importing countries.
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