date:Mar 20, 2014
Fresh fruit and vegetables exported from India to the European market will from next month onwards have to be routed through government recognized packhouses, amid concerns about the safety of some fresh produce items.
Freshfruitportal.com reported that from April 1, all fresh produce destined for European countries from India must be checked via Agricultural Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority (APEDA) packhouses, where the fruit and vegetables will be go through vigorous ph