Many Vegetables and Fruits Medium Risk in the UK

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) of the United Kingdom recently announced that a substantial number of vegetables and fruits could potentially be classified as 'medium risk.' This disclosure, made through the Plant Health Information Portal, has implications for the importation and inspection of these products in the UK.

If this designation comes into effect, importers will be obligated to have these vegetables and fruits inspected starting from October 31, 2024. Additionally, these products must be accompanied by a valid phytosanitary certificate. The decision on this matter is expected to be announced by the UK before April 2024, as per DEFRA.

Uncertainty Regarding Specific Types on the List

The list, encompassing various names, raises questions about which specific types of vegetables and fruits are being referred to. While DEFRA does not explicitly state whether it includes all varieties within these genus names, it is assumed that this is the case. Further details on these designations are anticipated and will be shared as soon as they become available.

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