APHIS Updates Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Manuals
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has updated the following PPQ electronic manuals as of March 10, 2011 (since March 3, 2011):
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- Manual for Agricultural Clearance - (Formerly known as Airport Maritime Operations Manual--AMOM) Provides CBP personnel working at airport and maritime locations with the guidelines, directions, and policy for clearing carriers and passengers/crew and controlling garbage and cargo.. Latest Update: 03/04/11 (here)
- Animal Product Manual - Provides the background, procedures, and regulatory actions to enforce the regulations governing the import and export of animals, animal products, and animal by-products. Latest Update: 03/07/11 (here)
- Approved Phalaenopsis in Growing Media Facilities - Latest Update: 03/08/11 (here)
- Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Import Manual - Lists by country fruits and vegetables that are admissible into the United States. Includes a description of methods for sampling and inspecting selected fruits and vegetables. Contains pictorial identification guides, and a glossary for common and scientific names of fruits and vegetables. Latest Update: 03/09/11 (here)