AreaMexico

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date01/06/2013

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentSanitary/phytosanitary measures, import restrictions

DescriptionStepped-up inspection and quarantine measures on rice originated from Pakistan, following found presence of khapra beetle in consignments arriving from the country. Contaminated vessels are to receive treatment and be returned to Pakistan, with future consignments permitted to enter the country following results of a risk assessment evaluation and the reestablishment of mitigation measures in Pakistan.