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The Nepal government said Indian mangoes are being allowed into the country in line with existing rules, rejecting reports of an import ban. The clarification followed concerns over halted consignments at a border checkpoint. Authorities said shipments continue after compliance with quarantine requirements, while traders warned that prolonged restrictions could affect domestic supply.

Nepal recently clarified that it has not imposed a ban on the import of Indian mangoes, indicating an apparent U-turn, days after reports suggested that consignments were being stopped over pesticide concerns and quarantine issues. The Nepal government has now stated that Indian mangoes are being allowed into the country in accordance with existing regulations and market demand.

Nepal Clarifies Import Policy

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment said there are no restrictions on importing mangoes from India. The clarification came after reports in local media and on social media claimed that the government had restricted Indian mango imports due to excessive pesticide residues and inadequate quarantine facilities in border regions, particularly Madhesh Province.

The ministry's Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre said it had not imposed any ban and that permissions were being granted for mango imports after compliance with required procedures, as reported by . Authorities stressed that imports continue to be regulated under established plant health and biosecurity norms.