This standard covers food products, food testing, grains and legumes, nuts (food), peanuts, chemical analysis and testing, determination of aflatoxin, mycotoxin, liquid chromatography, affinity chromatography and corn safety, fruits, Oil seeds are used.

Products such as pistachios, raisins, figs and dates are among the basic dried fruits in the export of dried fruits. Forty percent of the world’s dry fruit exports are to the European market. Iranian dried fruit is particularly popular among European countries due to its high quality and variety. Among the variety of dried fruit products, pistachio nuts have been at the top of Iran’s exports. Iran is the first exporter of pistachios and the third exporter of raisins. Stay with Nuts Land Group for more information on dry fruit export.

Grouping dried fruit exports to Europe

Dried fruit exports are divided into two groups: edible nuts and dried fruits. Fresh fruits and vegetables have very difficult storage conditions, so most of these two groups are traded in international trade. Most dried fruits are used as snacks. or are used as raw materials. For example, raisins are used as a raw material in fancy bakeries or in pastries.

In relation to dry nuts, these foods are usually the kernels of fruits that consist of a hard shell and a seed. These dried seeds, which contain a number of unshelled seeds, are called nuts (for example, almonds or peanuts).

Dried fruits, as their name suggests, are fruits that are processed by different methods and their juice is taken from them in a standard amount. This work is done either naturally and organically under the sunlight, or it is dried and packed using specialized or industrial dryers under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.

Dried fruit export rules

The rules governing the export of most products are based on the standard of the destination country. Most of the dry fruit export laws are related to packaging and information on the production and processing of dried fruit for export. The quality of products and having the necessary standards of the European Union in the food sector are the most important requirements for exporting to Europe.

One of the ruling rules in the field of packaging and export of dried fruit is that the name of the product must be fully written on the package.

If special additives are used in the production and processing of dried fruit, the name of the additive must be written on the product specifications. If the processing procedure is done naturally, it is necessary to mention all the steps again.

In relation to nuts, it should be stated that the product is packed with nut kernels or that the nuts are packed with skin.

It should be specified on the package whether the dates inside the package are with core or without core.

Specifications and production date are important information of export products. which must be fully included on both the product packaging and the product label.

Some dried fruits, such as dried apricots (leaves) or raisins, must be licensed to be exported abroad. In order to have an export certificate for this type of dried fruit, it is necessary to know the following.

In these rules, the degree of moisture of dried fruits, the degree of dryness of nuts, the type of preservatives used in them, the quality rating of fruits, and the desirable standards of the destination country should be taken into account.

Peanuts are sensitive nuts. Due to its special properties, this dried fruit is more likely to contain mycotoxins than other nuts. The aflatoxin used in this dried fruit does not cause a problem in the production of peanuts if the necessary standards are met. In this regard, Europe has strict rules regarding the use of the allowed amount of pollutants, which in case of testing and not complying with this point, the product will be returned to the country.

Packaging features of export products:

There is no special rule for dry fruit export packaging. But what is currently changing in customs is that dried fruits with skin are usually packed in cardboard boxes with plastic lining, and nuts or dry fruits without skin, which are sold wholesale, are usually packed in smelly plastic or hemp bags. be. If any of these products have kilo packaging, as mentioned in the export rules section, it is necessary to mention the additional name and product specifications on the packaging. Some products can also be packed in wooden boxes. The standard European packaging in transactions is usually 10 kg.

Permission to export dry fruits abroad:

Dry fruit exporters must be equipped with a series of licenses to be able to do business officially. Food safety certification with frequent laboratory testing, along with corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards can have great benefits for dry fruit exporters.

On the other hand, since the world is trending towards a healthier life, it seems that if the authorities pay attention to this part of export, dried fruit can grow very high. The Netherlands, Germany, England and the markets of Central and Eastern Europe are countries that have shown great attraction to this food and have provided business opportunities for dried fruit suppliers. Among the dried fruits exported from Iran, a major part of the dried fruit exports was related to the export of pistachios, raisins and dates to Eastern European countries.

The real value of Iranian dried fruit

The naturalness of dried fruits, their low sugar and their healthiness have been factors influencing the trend and increase in fruit and dried fruit consumption in Europe. This is a good opportunity that supplier countries can use for the benefit of their country’s trade.