The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Thailand to export fresh pomelo with irradiation to the US, marking it as the 8th type of Thai fresh fruit allowed. The export is set to begin in June and will require the fruit to be irradiated at Khlong 5 Irradiation Center and inspected by the Department of Agriculture and USDA. Thai pomelo, available in over 30 varieties, is already exported to 30 countries, with China and Malaysia being the main markets.