The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service finalized regulatory definitions for “common cultivars” and “common food crops” excluded from Lacey Act coverage, in an interim final rule set for publication in the July 9 Federal Register. The rule adopts an August 2010 proposal with some changes, including the addition of several definitions intended to clarify several “common cultivar” and “common food crop” terms. The interim final rule is effective Aug. 8, except for some clarifying definitions that are effective Sept. 9.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes July 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.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said it is considering allowing imports of swiss chard from Colombia, after a pest risk analysis found imposition of certain conditions would contain the risk of introducing plant pests and weeds into the U.S. According to APHIS, requirements that the swiss chard be imported only in commercial consignments, be subject to inspection at the port of entry, and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate would be sufficient to protect U.S. agriculture. Comments on APHIS’ findings are due by Sept. 6.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes July 1 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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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes June 28 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.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes June 27 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.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes June 26 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.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes June 24 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.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a proposed rule June 21 that would consolidate its regulations on permits for importation and interstate movement of plant and plant products. The proposal would create a single section of the import quarantine regulations that would apply permit application, approval, and revocation procedures to a wide variety of plants and plant products regulated under 7 CFR 319. The new permit requirements would also apply to importation of honeybees and honeybee semen, and noxious weeds. Comments on the proposed rule are due by Aug. 20.