APHIS Allows Importation of Figs, Pomegranates From Peru

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will allow importation of fresh pomegranates (here) and figs (here) from Peru into the continental U.S., it said in two notices that take effect Aug. 10. Imports will have to be in commercial consignments, meet treatment requirements and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the Peruvian government. Each shipment will be subject to inspection upon arrival in the U.S., APHIS said.