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None of the targeted products are authorized for GM production in the EU, making the requirement irrelevant and burdensome. Several fresh produce are targeted by the new order including apples, beans, eggplants, melons, plums, sweet peppers and tomatoes.

The Indian Order on non-GM certification was due Europpean come into force on 1 Januarybut was postponed to 1 March The European Commission obtained a postponement to allow the negotiation of practical solutions to cope with the non-GM certification requirement. With no progress on the clarification of the Order, EU exporters are facing the same uncertainties for upcoming shipments due to arrive in India after the 1 March as last year.

This month is usually one of the peak export months with more than 20, T in Last October and November the lack of clarity around the Indian Order widely disrupted the preparation of the start of the export season, which usually peaks from January to April. With continued uncertainty these elements continue to lead to an unequal playing field among European exporters into Freshfel Europe is expecting that on going negotiations, especially the High Level Meeting Europdan the EU and India on 22 January, can provide an opportunity for a breakthrough towards a practical solution.

Freshfel Europe believes that a prompt and satisfactory long term solution will allow Europewns continue and grow in confidence, and provide a favourable environment for the EU fresh produce export growth to the strategic Indian market without any additional unnecessary requirements. Freshfel Europe is the European Fresh Produce Association, representing the interests of the fresh fruit and vegetables supply chain in Europe and beyond.

Freshfel Europe currently has over members, including both companies and associations. For more information, contact the association at info freshfel. Pin It on Pinterest.]