EU rice market Archives - Page 3 of 4

11
Feb

Government reintroduces phytosanitary measures to address rice shipment interceptions

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Key policy measures remain disregarded in the newly introduced requirements. By Ghulam Abbas. ISLAMABAD: Amid increasing interceptions of rice shipments abroad, including in the European Union (EU), and the Ministry of National Food Security & Research’s (M/oNFSR) failure to control these issues effectively, the government has reintroduced what it calls “new” minimum phytosanitary measures for […]

10
Feb

All set for inking TRQs deals for rice with European Union.

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4 min read

Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to sign agreements on Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for rice with the European Union (EU) to ensure enhanced export of rice from Pakistan to EU including husked brown rice as agreed with the EU, well informed sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder. Recently, Ministry of Commerce apprised […]

09
Feb

TRQ deal with EU to boost rice exports.

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4 min read

Cabinet approves agreement on tariff rate quotas post-Brexit. Zafar Bhutta. ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to sign a deal with the European Union (EU) on the apportionment of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) to enhance rice exports following the UK’s departure from the EU. With customs territories now divided, Pakistan aims to formalise an agreement with […]

11
Jan

EU warns Pakistan on rice exports.

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2 min read

Minister says EU was highly sensitive regarding quality standards and has issued warnings about halting imports. By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: The European Union has issued a warning to Pakistan regarding potential disruptions in rice imports from the country, prompting Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, to meet with the Rice […]

20
Dec

Pakistan pledges swift action as EU flags contaminated rice shipments

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4 min read

“We cannot afford to let such lapses continue, given the importance of rice exports to our economy,” says official. By Israr Khan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has vowed swift action to address growing challenges faced by rice exporters following the interception of contaminated shipments in the European Union (EU), a development that threatens the country’s […]

09
Dec

Agricultural trade comes to a halt at Pakistan’s ports after FIA arrests nine DPP inspectors over rice exports to the EU

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12 min read

The issue arose when the Prime Minister gave orders for the arrest of the DPP officials over alleged mismanagement of Basmati exports to the European Union. By Ghulam Abbas ISLAMABAD: In a dramatic development, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) headquarters in Karachi, arresting nine inspectors and effectively halting […]

24
Nov

Inquiry on rice interceptions leaves ministry officials discontent

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4 min read

Absence of robust federal regulations allegedly overlooked in inquiry report. By Ghulam Abbas ISLAMABAD: A high-powered inquiry committee which was formed to investigate interceptions of Pakistan’s rice shipments to the European Union (EU) due to pest contamination and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is reported to have overlooked key technical issues. In fact, officials of the […]

10
Oct

Concerns intensify against GM products

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4 min read

By Yousaf Ali PESHAWAR: The recent reports about the detection of genetically modified (GM) contamination in the consignment of organic basmati rice in certain European markets have sparked concerns in the country and abroad and voices have gained strength against the reported renewed efforts to introduce GM maize and other cereal products in the country. […]

02
Oct

Euricom forms Pakistan rice venture

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2 min read

The Italy-based business will own 50% of the new venture. Dean Best Euricom, the Italy-headquartered rice supplier, has set up a new venture in Pakistan to bolster its basmati business. The company has formed Fatima Euricom with local business Fatima Rice Mills. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Fatima Euricom venture will own the “most […]

26
Sep

Pakistan may lose out on getting GI tag for its basmati from EU

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3 min read

It upholds Italy’s objection to Islamabad’s application for Protected Geographical Indication status for the fragrant rice. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The European Commission (EC) is unlikely to provide Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) tag for Pakistan’s basmati rice in the European Union. This follows the EC’s acceptance of Italy’s opposition to Pakistan’s application filed earlier this […]

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