Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture has officially refuted reports of a ban on Indian mango imports, stating that recent border restrictions are technical phytosanitary measures to prevent pest entry. Import permits are being issued based on Indian phytosanitary certificates and adherence to international treatment protocols.
This clarification reassures fruit traders and consumers about the continued availability of Indian mangoes, stabilizing supply chains and trade relations between Nepal and India.
Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment has officially refuted reports of a ban on Indian mango imports, clarifying that recent border restrictions are purely technical measures intended to prevent the entry of high-risk pests. The Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre (PQPMC), acting as Nepal's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO), explained that the measures were implemented following a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) in compliance with the Plant Quarantine and Protection Act of 2064.
The PQPMC stated that phytosanitary measures, such as freedom from certain pests and mandatory treatment of mangoes in water at 48°C for one hour, have been adopted as per international practice. Import permits are being issued as requested, and release orders are being granted based on phytosanitary certificates issued by India's NPPO.
This clarification follows concerns raised by fruit traders in Janakpurdham who had reported disruptions to supply chains due to earlier restrictions. The Nepali government aims to stabilize the supply chain and reassure the market by reaffirming that trade remains open, provided shipments meet the specified phytosanitary standards.
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