date:Dec 02, 2013
South Africa's parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (PPCAFF) on Friday said an EU ban on imports of South African citrus products is a major concern.
The committee said the ban poses a threat to the country's socio-economic development and that of the region.
The ban followed alleged reports about citrus black spot that was found in citrus fruit cargos from South Africa to European markets this year.
This led to a sudden decision by the EU to ban imports of