In recent years, the proportion of imported fruits in the domestic market has increased significantly. How can you tell if they are genuine?
First, check the "passport." China has strict regulations for imported fruits. Imported fruits must first obtain a quarantine permit issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country or region. Secondly, the packaging boxes for imported fruits must be labeled in Chinese or English with the fruit's name, origin, and the name or code of the packaging plant. Consumers can ask the seller to present the quarantine permit or the entry certificate issued by the inspection and quarantine authority to verify if the fruit is truly imported.
Second, check the "origin." According to a staff member from the Beijiang Office of the Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, not all countries' fruits are allowed to enter the Chinese market. China has strict regulations on the types of fruits imported from different countries and regions. Consumers can check the origin to distinguish between genuine and fake imported fruits. For example, only cherries are allowed to be imported from Canada, only apples and pears from Japan, and for American grapes, only those produced in California are permitted. Therefore, if you see kiwis or other fruits on the market claiming to be imported from Canada or Japan, you should consider whether they are truly imported.