Portugal has secured approval to export fresh lemons to Brazil following the publication of a decree establishing phytosanitary requirements. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, José Manuel Fernandes, confirmed the development, noting that previous limitations in defined standards had delayed exports. The announcement was made during the XIV Luso-Brazilian Summit, held on February 19-20.
The ordinance, issued on February 20, outlines the necessary phytosanitary measures for lemon imports. It requires that all shipments include a phytosanitary certificate from Portugal’s National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), verifying compliance with Brazil’s pest and disease prevention standards.
Fernandes emphasized Brazil’s demand for lemons and the opportunities this presents for Portuguese producers. Under the new regulations, shipments will be subject to inspections upon arrival, with samples collected for laboratory analysis. If a quarantine pest is detected, the shipment may be rejected or destroyed, and Portugal’s NPPO will be notified. In such cases, Brazil may temporarily suspend imports pending a Pest Risk Analysis review.
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