APHIS to Allow Imports of Phalaenopsis Orchids From China

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will allow imports of Phalaenopsis orchids in approved growing media from China into the continental U.S., it said (here). Imports will be subject to the general conditions for importing plants for planting authorized for importation into the U.S. in approved growing media, said APHIS. The final rule takes effect March 11.