The decision to import cherries from Turkey was taken at the G20 summit held in Antalya recently; it is said that before exporting the cherries, the Chinese will be imposing strict restrictions and the production areas will be inspected by the Chinese delegation in person.





The details of the agreement have begun to be defined. According to the China Quality Supervision, Inspection and General Administration (AQSIQ) officials, a committee will travel to Turkey to select the cherry orchards from which the cherries will be exported and also to inspect the packing facilities. According to the agreement, no other fruit or plants can be grown in the orchards from which the cherries will be exported. The AQISQ will approve the orchards in which the fruits can be grown. After the project has begun, the AQSIQ will send quarantine officials for inspection, as necessary. The travel cost and accommodation for the Chinese officials will be paid for by the Turkish side.





A report from the Mediterranean Exporter Association issued these warnings:





“Before packaging, the cherries will be separated, classified and checked for insects, pests, rotten fruit, twigs, leaves, roots and soil. The facilities will only be used for the cherries which will be exported to China and to prevent any harm, no other fruit will be packaged there.





On the cherry packaging, the origin, the site (area) of the cherry orchards, the place of packing, and the manufacturer's name or registration number should be written. On each outward pallet, it will be written that the Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry have conducted quarantine control and in English it will be written “ Export to the People's Republic of China”.





Source: milliyet.com



