The United States gave the green light to the importation of soursop from Mexico

On October 29, the Federal Register published the notice allowing the importation of fresh soursop (Annona muricata) fruit from Mexico into the continental United States. Based on the results of a pest risk analysis, which was made available to the public for review and comment through a prior notice, it was determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introduction or dissemination of noxious plant pests or weeds through the importation of the fruit. Therefore, imports may be authorized beginning October 29, 2024. Along with the review of the list of pests of quarantine importance, a risk management document was also submitted for analysis that identifies the phytosanitary measures that will be applied to the fruit to mitigate the risk of pests. While comments received by APHIS included skepticism about the expertise needed by Mexico's phytosanitary authorities and the lack of personnel to conduct ...