Vietnamese durian exports to China have been disrupted due to China’s new requirement for Auramine O certification, introduced after traces of the carcinogenic chemical were detected in Thai durians ...

Basic Yellow 2, also known as Auramine O, is a coloring chemical typically used in fabrics, paper, leather, and house paint. It is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Traces of the chemical ...

Thai durians exported to China were found to contain Auramine O, leading to stricter import controls. Photo: TL China has recently discovered traces of Auramine O, a cancer-causing chemical, in Thai ...

China's stricter inspections, including the newly added Auramine O testing, have forced some Vietnamese businesses to redirect durians back to the domestic market and sell them at reduced prices ...