APHIS Set To Allow Star Apple Imports From Vietnam
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service intends to allow imports of fresh star apple fruit from Vietnam into the continental U.S., it said in a notice (here). The agency conducted a pest risk analysis of potential risks associated with importing the fruit, and found imposing certain conditions on importation adequately mitigates these risks, it said. APHIS is accepting public comments until Sept. 19, after which it will announce its final decision.
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(Federal Register 07/19/16)