APHIS Updates PPQ Manuals for July 1
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes July 1 to Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
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Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual: The following changes were made to the Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual (here) to reflect up-to-date information and corrections. The specific changes are listed below.
Table 3-178 Wheat--milled products and by-products concerning bunted kernels - "wheat bran" was added to the first cell in the first column (If the product is:)
Table 3-179 Wheat--milled products and by-products - "wheat bran" was added to the first cell in the first column (If the milled product is OTHER THAN:)
Approved Dracaena Facilities: The list of Approved Dracaena spp. Facilities authorized to export Dracaena spp. from Costa Rica to the U.S. (here) was updated, transmittal 07/2013-12. Facility #928, Mundiplantas Limitada S.A., was removed from approved facilities list, effective June 28, 2013.
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