India has suspended the import of fresh Kiwi fruits from Iran due to the rise in pest-infested consignments from the country despite repeated warnings. Since October 2021, India has intercepted quarantine pest 'Aspidiotus netil' in 22 consignments and 'Pseudococcu Calceolariae' pest in two Kiwi fruit consignments. Earlier in 2019 too, India had intercepted pest-infested consignments.