A company based in Saint-Charles, Perpignan, has been accused of violating international and European law by exporting cherry tomatoes from Western Sahara. The allegations, reported by multiple media outlets, claim the firm is trading agricultural products from the disputed territory without proper authorization.
Western Sahara is a non-self-governing territory listed by the United Nations, and the European Union's trade agreements with Morocco do not cover products originating from the region. According to EU regulations, imports from Western Sahara must be labeled as such and require consent from the Sahrawi people, which has not been obtained.
The company has not publicly commented on the allegations. Legal experts say the case could set a precedent for trade with disputed territories under EU law. The European Commission has been urged to investigate similar cases.
