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APHIS Updates PPQ Manuals for Aug. 3-4

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes Aug. 3-4 to Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

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Miscellaneous and Processed Products: The following changes have been made to the Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual (here) to reflect up-to-date information:

Chapter 3 Reference

  • Page 3-22 at top of the page above Table 3-23 - NEW Warning table has been added regarding broomcorn from Canada

USDA APHIS PPQ Treatment Manual: The USDA APHIS PPQ Treatment Manual (here) has been updated to align with Docket No. 15-006-3, Affirmation of Revision of a Treatment Schedule for Hot Water Treatment of Mangoes, published August 04, 2015, effective immediately. Changes, indicated by black change bars in the left margin of the page, are on page 5-2-61.

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