A World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) commission recommended upgrading its risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the U.S. to “negligible risk,” reported the Department of Agriculture. “Negligible risk” is the lowest level of risk in the OIE code. The decision came after a review of U.S. measures to combat the cattle disease, also known as mad cow disease. The OIE General Assembly will review the commission’s determination and come to a final decision in May, USDA said.
On Feb. 20 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
On Feb. 19 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes Feb. 15 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.
On Feb. 15 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
The Food Safety and Inspection Service revised export requirements and plant lists for the following countries for Feb. 8-14:
On Feb. 14 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
On Feb. 13 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports:
The National Organic Standards Board will meet April 9-11 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day, said the Agricultural Marketing Service. Public comments are due by March 19 and the meeting will take place at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204.
On Feb. 12 the Foreign Agricultural Service issued the following GAIN reports: