APHIS Allows Imports of Jackfruit, Pineapple and Starfruit from Malaysia

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is amending its regulations to allow imports of jackfruit, pineapple, and starfruit from Malaysia to the continental United States. Under the March 19 final rule, jackfruit, pineapple, and starfuit imported from Malaysia must be irradiated for insect pests, inspected by the national plant protection organization of Malaysia, and imported only in commercial consignments, said APHIS. Each fruit will also be subject to additional commodity-specific requirements for other pests, it said. The final rule takes effect April 18.