A ban on imports of mangoes, aubergines and types of squash from India into the EU has begun with the potential of lasting until December 2015.

The ban comes after shipments were found to be infested with fruit flies.

"Since we got to know about the issue in March, we've put in place an elaborate examination and certification procedure that addresses the issue raised by the EU," said Ajay Sahai, director general of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), a body affiliated with the Indian Department of Commerce.