APHIS Asks for Comments on Potential Imports of Figs and Pomegranates From Peru

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is asking for comments on its plans to allow importation of fresh figs (here) and pomegranates (here) from Peru into the continental United States. APHIS said it has completed a pest risk analysis and found that application of several phytosanitary measures would suffice to prevent the introduction of harmful pests. Comments on the pest risk analyses are due May 13. If APHIS’ pest risk analyses remain unchanged after considering comments, the agency will allow importation of fresh figs and pomegranates from Peru, it said.