Welcome To The California Citrus Quality Council

The Council's primary objective is to ensure that California citrus production meets domestic and international regulatory standards. CCQC works with government agencies, international standards setting organizations, the University of California, the California citrus industry and trading partners to help the California industry meet domestic and international phytosanitary, food safety, food additive and pesticide residue regulations.

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EXPORT PROGRAMS

This section provides information for exporting citrus to our major markets. Resources include an overview of the programs and requirements, workplans, registered shippers' lists,  presentations, country tariffs, etc. (more…)

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ADVISORIES

Stay informed about the latest international advisories including Korea, China, Australia, and others. Our extensive library includes important information on matters such as residue testing, copper applications, and recommendations from experts in the field. (more…)

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KOREA SEPTORIA PROGRAM

This section contains NAVEK Guidelines, Handouts, Spray Application Tables / Notices, and more. It includes recommendations and reports experts we partner with in both government and private industry. (more…)

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INVASIVE PESTS

View the latest updates on Oriental Fruit Fly, Pierce's Disease, Glassy-winged sharpshooter, and others. We provide links to the latest quarantine maps and quarantine information (more…)

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FOOD SAFETY

Get downloadable presentations, handbooks, and other materials from industry experts managing food safety risk. This section provides access to many resources that help guide best practices for delivering safer produce. (more…)

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CHEMICAL & REGULATORY

Information on crop protection tools and pesticide policy issues that impact the California citrus industry. (more…)

Latest News

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    Latest News

    • Advisory – Vietnam Opens Mandarin Market – March 2026  (view…)
    • CDFA Releases 2025/26 California Valencia Orange Objective Measurement Report – March 10, 2026 (visit…)
    • Advisory – China and Korea Second Copper Application – Feb 24, 2026 (view…)
    • Citrus MRLs in Major Export Markets – Jan 7, 2026 (view…)
    • Advisory – Piperonyl Butoxide MRL – Jan 5, 2026 (view…)
    • Advisory – China and Korea Second Copper/Fungicide Application – Jan 5, 2026 (view…)
    • Advisory – China and Korea Second Copper Application – Dec 22, 2025  (view…)
    • Advisory – Korea First Copper Application & Septoria Management – Oct 8, 2025 (view…)

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    • Advisory – China Protocol and Phytophthora GAPS – Oct 8, 2025 (view…)
    • CDFA Releases 2025/26 California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report – Sept 12, 2025 (view…)
    • CDFA Releases 2025/26 California Mandarin Objective Measurement Report – Sept 12, 2025 (view…)
    • Advisory – Carnauba Wax Approved in Taiwan – May 21, 2025 (view…)
    • Advisory – FRB Korea Protocol – May 20, 2025 (view…)
    • Advisory – DPR’s Restricted Use Pesticide Notification System – Feb 27, 2025 (view…)
    • Advisory – Exports to Indonesia – Feb 27, 2025 (view…)