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Agri Ministry Tightens Export Durian Rules: "4 Don'ts" Policy Launched

Agri Ministry Tightens Export Durian Rules: "4 Don'ts" Policy Launched

Prachachat•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Department of Agriculture is implementing a strict "4 Don'ts" policy for export durians to enhance quality and address concerns in the Chinese market.

  • •The Department of Agriculture has introduced a strict "4 Don'ts" policy (not immature, not infested, no rights infringement, no artificial color/substances) for export durians.
  • •Violators of the new policy will face immediate suspension of their export permits, aiming to build confidence in Thai fruits, especially in the crucial Chinese market.
  • •The initiative includes enhanced traceability from farm to export and targets an export value of 150 billion baht for quality fruits this year.
  • •Specific harvest dates are set for different durian varieties in the Eastern region, with provisions for early harvesting requiring pre-harvest inspection for dryness.

Overview

  • •On February 12, 2026, the Department of Agriculture chaired a meeting to discuss and upgrade export fruit control measures to China.
  • •The Department of Agriculture issued a directive to strictly control the quality of fresh durians for export, reiterating the "4 Don'ts" policy.
  • •The "4 Don'ts" policy was implemented to prevent immature, infested, rights-infringing, or artificially colored/treated durians from being exported.
  • •Exporters found in violation of the "4 Don'ts" policy will face immediate suspension of export permits, affecting their market access.
  • •The measures are designed to build confidence in Thai fruits in the Chinese market, which is Thailand's most significant fresh fruit export destination.
  • •The target is to export quality fruits worth 150 billion baht, with a strong focus on the 2026 production season.
  • •Packing houses in the Eastern region will hold a meeting on March 12, 2026, to clarify quality control guidelines before the harvest season.
  • •Various durian varieties are scheduled for harvest starting March 20, 2026, with different varieties having specific commencement dates.

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Key Quotes

Raphipat Chantarasriwong
"If violations are found, strict procedures will be followed."
หากฝ่าฝืนให้ดำเนินการตามระเบียบอย่างเคร่งครัด
Raphipat Chantarasriwong
"Aiming to build confidence in Thai fruits in the Chinese market."
มุ่งสร้างความเชื่อมั่นผลไม้ไทยในตลาดจีน

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Agriculture(กรมวิชาการเกษตร)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for agricultural standards and export controls, implementing the "4 Don'ts" policy for durians.
Agricultural Research and Development Office Region 6 (ARDO 6)(สำนักวิจัยและพัฒนาการเกษตรเขตที่ 6 (สวพ.6))
An office, located in Chanthaburi province, that will organize a meeting for fruit packing houses in the Eastern region.
GACCℹ️
The General Administration of Customs of China, to which laboratories are registered for export testing.

Person

Mr. Raphipat Chantarasriwong(นายรพีภัทร์ จันทรศรีวงศ์)
Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, who chaired the meeting and announced the stricter export controls.

Place

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️
The primary export market for Thai fruits, particularly durians, for which quality control measures are being enhanced.

Law

GAPℹ️
Good Agricultural Practices, a standard for farms that will be strictly monitored for durian exports.
GMPℹ️
Good Manufacturing Practices, a standard for fruit packing houses that will be strictly monitored for durian exports.

Policy

Basic Yellow 2 (BY2)
A substance that will be monitored for safety in fresh durians destined for export.
"4 Don'ts" Policy(มาตรการ “4 ไม่”)
A set of strict regulations for export durians, including 'not immature,' 'not infested,' 'no rights infringement,' and 'no artificial color/substances.'
Set Zero
A guideline for packing houses to not use hazardous chemicals or colors in the processing of durians.

Timeline

2026 Production Season(ฤดูกาลผลิตปี 2026)
The current production season for which strict quality control measures are being enforced for fruit exports.