European Commission to lift ban on mango imports from India

From BBC. 

A ban on Indian mango imports into the European Union is to be lifted, clearing the way for them to return to the UK and other member states.

However, other foodstuffs such as Indian aubergines, two types of squash, and a type of leaf used in cooking will remain restricted.

Indian mango shipments to the EU were suspended in May after fruit flies were found in consignments.

A European Commission committee voted to lift the ban on Tuesday.

There had been "significant improvements" in India's mango export system, the European Commission said after the unanimous vote.

The UK government previously said it was working toward the ban being lifted and was one of the member states that participated in the vote to lift the ban.

"We have been working closely with our Indian and European counterparts to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and I am pleased that trade in mangoes will resume," said the Minister for the Natural Environment, Lord de Mauley.

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