We are proposing to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of Hass avocados from Peru into the continental United States. As a condition of entry, Hass avocados from Peru would have to be produced in accordance with a systems approach that would include requirements for importation in commercial consignments; registration and monitoring of places of production and packinghouses; grove sanitation; pest-free areas or trapping for fruit flies; surveys for the avocado seed moth; and inspection for quarantine pests by the national plant protection organization of Peru. Hass avocados from Peru would also be required to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration stating that the avocados were grown, packed, and inspected and found to be free of pests in accordance with the proposed requirements. This action would allow for the importation of Hass avocados from Peru into the United States while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of quarantine pests.
Document Subtype:
Proposed rule
Received Date:
January 07 2009, at 10:10 AM Eastern Standard Time
Importation of Hass Avocados from Peru
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View AllSubmitter: Perez, Albert Posted: 02/02/2009 ID: APHIS-2008-0126-0013
Mar 09,2009 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Johansson, Celeste Posted: 02/09/2009 ID: APHIS-2008-0126-0014
Mar 09,2009 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Nagano, Elizabeth Posted: 02/09/2009 ID: APHIS-2008-0126-0015
Mar 09,2009 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Rutherford, Neil Posted: 02/11/2009 ID: APHIS-2008-0126-0016
Mar 09,2009 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Parr, Mike Posted: 02/20/2009 ID: APHIS-2008-0126-0018
Mar 09,2009 11:59 PM ET
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