APHIS Gives Guidance on Importing Genetically Engineered Petunias
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service offered some guidance on importing petunias after the agency learned of unauthorized imports of genetically engineered (GE) flowers in May, APHIS said in a June 26 bulletin (here). "APHIS is working closely with…
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petunia breeders, growers, distributors, and importers to stop unauthorized importation and distribution of GE petunias," the agency said. APHIS posted several documents on the issue, including information on destroying GE petunias (here), testing GE petunias (here), using third-party labs to test petunias (here) and a list of petunia varieties that require authorization (here).