Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on behalf of the European Commission

13.3.2020

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors[1] provides for the criteria to be complied with for the marketing of those products. All products, from the EU or imported, need to comply with the relevant legislation.

In accordance with Article 15.4 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, Morocco is one of the third countries where the conformity checks have been approved by the Commission. The Moroccan authorities are responsible for carrying out checks on conformity to marketing standards of fresh fruit and vegetables under their supervision and those authorities are responsible for contacts with the Union.

• [1] OJ L 157 of 15.6.2011.