APHIS implements new restrictions on imports of fresh Mexican figs

Published 2020년 9월 16일

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The US authorities, including the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), have imposed restrictions on fresh fig imports from Mexico to prevent the introduction of the Mediterranean black fig fly. Starting immediately, fresh fig shipments from areas where the fly is present in Mexico will now require 400 g irradiation, in addition to other mitigation measures. Areas with no Mediterranean black fig fly will continue to require 150 g irradiation and a Phytosanitary Certificate indicating the fruit was produced in an MBFF-free area. This action is in response to the detection of the MBFF in figs from the state of Morelos, Mexico.

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US authorities are implementing restrictions on all imports of fresh figs (Ficus carica) from Mexico. The foregoing in order to avoid the introduction of the Mediterranean black fig fly (MBFF), with immediate effect. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is modifying import requirements to require that shipments of fresh figs from areas where MBFF is present in Mexico be treated with 400 g irradiation and as a mitigation measure for the pest risk. Fresh fig production areas in Mexico where there are no MBFF will continue to be treated with 150 g and irradiation to mitigate fruit flies (Anastrepha spp., Tephritidae); but now they will require a Phytosanitary Certificate (PC) with an additional statement (AD) indicating that the fruit was produced in an MBFF-free area. For fresh fig fruit currently produced in the Fruit Fly Free Area in Mexico, shipments must include a PC issued by Mexico's national plant protection organization with an AD that the shipment was ...

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