Bahrain to lift ban on Egyptian guavas as of the next export season

Bahrain to lift ban on Egyptian guava imports: Egypt’s Agriculture Ministry announced yesterday that Bahraini authorities have agreed to lift the ban on Egyptian guava imports as of the upcoming 2018-19 season. The decision came after Egpt addressed quality and safety complaints related to pesticide contamination. Saudi Arabia had last month also agreed to a lift a ban on Egyptian guavas as well as strawberries and peppers. Saudi Arabia will also begin implementing new regulations on Egyptian imports as of 13 July, which mandate that every shipment entering the kingdom carry a certified lab report proving it meets quality standards and is free of specific contaminants.