Can a pistachio that is to be imported and exceeds the maximum aflatoxin content be re-exported to the country of origin or must it be destroyed?
Recently, a consignment of Iranian pistachios underwent analytical control at the port of Valencia to determine its aflatoxin content, in accordance with EU Regulation 2019/1793.
An AFB1 content of >24 ppb was found, and it was rejected and ordered to be destroyed.
The importer disagreed and wanted to return the pistachio to Iran.
In the trial, the court ordered the product's re-shipment to Iran, finding that the pistachio did not pose a health risk.
Was the court ruling correct?
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Edited by sanidadexterior, 17 April 2025 - 10:18 AM.