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EU’s measure: Grading of Pakistani mangoes termed unjustified

EU may relax the requirements for Pakistani mangoes that could earn Pakistan foreign exchange through exports

Our Correspondent July 02, 2016

Standing Committee Chairman Ahmad Jawad suggested that the EU may relax the requirements for Pakistani mangoes that could earn Pakistan foreign exchange through exports. PHOTO: AFP

KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Standing Committee Chairman Ahmad Jawad has termed unjustifiable the European Union (EU) move to grade Pakistani mangoes with red and yellow cards.

Despite the best of efforts of Pakistan exporters to meet requirements of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection, the situation was still the same, he said in a statement.

“The EU must realise that Pakistani mango is a famous fruit in its member countries due to its rich aroma and unique taste and if it imposes further strict conditions, this will affect the romance of European people with the fruit.”

He suggested that the EU may relax the requirements for Pakistani mangoes that could earn Pakistan foreign exchange through exports.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 3^rd, 2016.

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COMMENTS (2)

Jahangir Chauhan | 8 years ago | Reply Good from EU. You cant sell whatever you are going to sell to ppl of Pakistan to same standard to the people of EU. they have a right when they giving the hig value for Pakistan mangoes, instead of crying they should focus on improving the quality of the fruit.

quatro | 8 years ago | Reply Never tell you customer he's wrong - ain't going to help you sell mango's or anything else. You want to sell more Mango's - invest in facilities that help mitigate insect infestation such as equipment to provide hot water baths or irradiation treatment

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