APHIS to Allow Imports of Fresh Apples From China

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will allow imports of fresh apples from China effective May 25, it said in a final rule (here). Importation will be subject to conditions, including registration of places of production and packinghouses, inspection for pests, bagging of fruit, and labeling and phytosanitary certificate requirements, said APHIS. Fresh apples from areas where the Oriental fruit fly exists will also have to undergo fumigation and refrigeration treatment. The move follows China opening up its own market to U.S. applies in January (see 1501270024).