APHIS Updates PPQ Manuals for Jan. 3
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes Jan. 3 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 and corrections:
Chapter 3 Reference
- Table 3-108 Guitar, rosewood, and other articles made from rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) -- language in the first row, third column has been revised.
- Table 3-168 Wood packaging material (WPM) lacking ISPM 15 mark -- language in the third row, fourth column and in footnote #6 has been revised.
Appendix A List of Trees and Classifications
- Table A-2 Alphabetical List of Trees by Scientific Name -- entire table has been revised to mirror information in the CITES Manual as well as direct users to the CITES Manual for the most up-to-date information.
- FORMER Table A-3 Alphabetical List of Trees by Common Name -- table has been deleted.
Seeds Not for Planting: The Seeds Not for Planting Manual (here) has been revised to reflect up-to-date information and corrections:
Chapter 3 Reference
- Table 3-36 USDA Approved Heat Treatment Facilities for Niger Seed -- IMCO Agro Industries PLC address and certification date have been revised.
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