Ban on mango import lifted by EU on 20thJanuary 2015
Q. The European Union (EU) on 20 January 2015 decided to lift a ban on the import of which fruits from India after India made improvements in plant health controls and certification systems?- Published on 22 Jan 15a. Mango
b. Apple
c. Sugar Cane
d. Banana
ANSWER: Mango
The EU had imposed a temporary ban on Indian mangoes that came into effect from 1 May 2014. The EU accounts for more than 50% of total exports of fruits and vegetables from India. The UK is the main destination, followed by the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.