Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:28pm on 18 May 2025,Sunday India Global
Fifteen mango shipments from India have been rejected by US authorities at airports including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta due to documentation issues, despite undergoing proper irradiation in Mumbai. Exporters were forced to destroy the perishable fruit, estimating losses of $500,000. The problem stemmed from errors in the PPQ203 form, required for pest control certification, which is issued under USDA supervision. Exporters claim they’re being penalized for mistakes made at the irradiation facility. The rejected shipments highlight serious gaps in coordination between Indian authorities and US regulatory processes, affecting a key agricultural export.
