BANGKOK: Under new regulations by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), all batches of Thai durians imported into China through any entry point must now be accompanied by a test report certifying the absence of "Basic Yellow 2 (BY2)."
This substance is an organic compound in yellow powder form, commonly used for dyeing textiles, paper, leather, and house paints. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified it as a Group 2B carcinogen. The regulation has been in effect since Jan 10, 2025.
