APHIS Allows Imports of Swiss Chard From Colombia

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will allow imports of Swiss chard from Colombia into the continental U.S., after a pest risk analysis found that imposing phytosanitary requirements on shipments would mitigate risks. Effective Nov. 20, APHIS will allow Swiss chard imports, provided that they are imported in commercial consignments, and are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the Colombian government saying that the shipment is free of Copitarsia incommoda and Liriomyza huidobrensis. The Swiss chard shipments will also be subject to inspection at the port of entry.