They allow potatoes to be imported from the UK

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty, Narvae Quintero, announces that the Ministry has informed that it allows the entry of the tuber from that country

he Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Subordinate Government of Spain It stated that it allows the import of potatoes to the archipelago from the United Kingdom.

area advisor, Narvay QuinteroHe explained that the state, “the competent authority in this field,” has prepared instructions stating that Entry of this tuber from that country is permittedexcept KentThe county in which the potato beetle was discovered.

This action is taken based on the information provided by Phytosanitary authorities Subordinate United kingdom Where this is confirmed The lesion is not fixed And the? The British government has acted In the areas where it was located.

“But the government of the Canary Islands lacks powers on this matter, along with the government of Spain and the producers We searched for solutions For lack of potatoes for Protecting the Canary Islands from the introduction of this pest “And to ensure the next harvest in the islands and the supply of this essential product in the diet of the Canary Islands,” Quintero said.

Measures have been taken to provide greater phytosanitary guarantees

The head of the department, A A series of additional enforcement measures in relation to packaging and labeling For the product “to promote and provide greater guarantees of plant health.”

Therefore, potatoes must undergo a cleaning procedure, through brushing and/or washing, which allows this Complete elimination of traces of soil and harmful organismsIt specifies that the acceptable percentage of existing land will be 0.5%.

New packaging and labeling standards and 100% inspection for shipments from the UK

The label should additionally state Potato data (Type, farmer code, variety, size, and packing date). Traceability This allows the product and production area to be identified at the plot level.

It must be seed potatoes Packed in new bagsat maximum capacity 25 kilosAnd sealed and labeled in facilities that enable this, which guarantee Validity and traceability Thereof and under the official control of the corresponding phytosanitary authorities in the production areas.

As for consumption, it can be presented in containers with a capacity not exceeding 1.5 tons. Likewise, he stated that it would be implemented Inspections on 100% of potato shipments from the UK.