APHIS Proposes to Allow Imports of Phalaenopsis Orchids From China

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to allow imports of Phalaenopsis orchids in approved growing media from China into the continental U.S., it said (here). Imports would be subject to the general conditions for importing plants for planting authorized for importation into the U.S. in approved growing media, said APHIS. Comments on the proposal are due July 31.