Lang Son strictly quarantines cross-border farm produce
Authorities in border areas of the northern province of Lang Son have tightened inspection and management, and used modern specialised equipment to rigorously control the safety of agricultural products exported to and imported from China via border gates, in a bid to prevent the spread of both traditional and exotic diseases.
A customs officer of Huu Nghi border gate plant quarantine station is checking the quality of durians for export. (Photo: VNA)
Lang Son (VNA) - Authorities in border areas of the northern province of Lang Son have tightenedinspection and management, and used modern specialised equipment to rigorouslycontrol the safety of agricultural products exported to and imported from Chinavia border gates,in a bid to prevent the spread of both traditional and exotic diseases.
Statistics from the Management Board ofthe Dong Dang border gate economic zone showed that an average of 1,100 to 1,300 trucks undergo customs clearance at local border crossings a day, including between 400 – 500 trucks transporting exports (primarilyagricultural products andfresh fruits).
Tan Thanh border gate records thelargest volume of import-export goods. It is considered the "gateway"for exporting agricultural products from southern provinces to the Chinesemarket.
Particularly, thousands of tonnes ofgoods are processed through customs clearance points every day to serve theincreasing demand during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, mainly vegetables,fresh fruits, and dry goods, which carry the inherent risk of bringing exotic diseases.
The Lang Son Regional II Animal Quarantine Branch has directed the Tan Thanh border gate plantquarantine station to increase human resources for strictly controlling agriculturalproducts imported through border gates to avoid risks and minimise economiclosses.
Tran Van Hieu, deputy head ofthe agency, said the unit has directed its affiliated quarantine stations to payattention to monitoring and handling quarantine-related procedures forbusinesses, helping them meet regulations on the quality and safety of goods.
Lang Son province has seven border gatesrecording imports and exports customs clearance activities at the beginning of2023, namely Tan Thanh, Coc Nam, Chi Ma, Na Nua, Na Hinh, Huu Nghi, and DongDang.
Recent efforts made by the local authoritiesand businesses have contributed to ensuring quarantine regulations and thequality of goods, and stabilising the import and export environment at local bordergates./.
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A customs officer of Huu Nghi border gate plant quarantine station is checking the quality of durians for export. (Photo: VNA) 
