Fruit and Vegetable Association urgently informs and strongly opposes the forgery of durian growing area codes

There are cases where some subjects have taken advantage of fraud and illegally copied durian growing area codes and durian packing facility codes.

Durian exports affected by fake origin - Photo: TRUNG TAN

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT) has just released urgent information, expressing strong opposition to the situation where some subjects have taken advantage of fraud and illegally copied durian growing area codes and durian packing facility codes.

This fraud occurs through authorization contracts using codes with fake seals and signatures, homemade... to defraud businesses. From there, they bypass authorities to profit and clear customs for export to the Chinese market.

According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, this serious violation not only directly affects the reputation of the Vietnamese durian industry, but also causes a loss of confidence among Chinese and international consumers.

This situation also causes great damage to the interests of genuine durian producers and businesses.

Authorities of importing countries may tighten control over Vietnamese durian, affecting the export activities of businesses due to the code being revoked by China for violating quality regulations.

At the same time, fraudulent behavior creates unfair competition in the market, causing damage to durian production and trading businesses that comply with regulations.

Therefore, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association expressed its hope that the authorities would strengthen inspection, supervision, and close review of durian packaging and export facilities, and strictly handle violations.

Building a code database: Completing the database of growing area codes and packaging facility codes, making it easy to manage and trace product origins.

At the same time, it is necessary to publicize the list of durian production and packaging facilities that meet standards, helping consumers choose reliable products.

Businesses that have violated the illegal copying of codes to export durian will be subject to penalties.

At the same time, the association recommends that authorities strengthen cooperation with authorities of importing countries to jointly combat trade fraud.

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association also called on businesses and durian producers to join hands to protect the reputation of the industry and strictly comply with legal regulations.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hiep-hoi-rau-qua-thong-tin-khan-cap-phan-doi-manh-me-gia-mao-ma-so-vung-trong-sau-rieng-20241227154426491.htm