APHIS Allows Fig, Tejocote Imports From Mexico

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced its decisions to allow imports of figs and tejocote fruit from Mexico into the continental U.S., in two notices that take effect March 30 (here) and (here). Imported figs will have to undergo irradiation treatment in either the U.S. or Mexico and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, said APHIS. Imported tejocote will have to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate that says it has been inspected and is free of pests.