United States bans import of Spanish chili peppers and various types of peppers

Published 2023년 1월 2일

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The US has imposed a suspension on the import of fresh Spanish peppers, including chili peppers, due to the detection of the Mediterranean fruit fly. This ban, enforced by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is in effect until further investigation verifies that the importation of Spanish peppers does not pose a threat to US agriculture. This situation is expected to affect Spanish growers and export companies, but the impact is anticipated to be limited for other markets. The ban does not extend to other capsicum species, and producers are required to specify the exact species in phytosanitary certificates.

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Tholen - The US has suspended the import of fresh Spanish peppers because of the discovery of the Mediterranean fruit fly. From December 29, 2022, both chili peppers and various types of peppers may no longer be imported. The transit of the fruit is also prohibited. According to APHIS, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, this is necessary because several Mediterranean fruit flies have been found in fresh peppers from Spain. The fruit fly poses an unacceptable risk to the United States because of its extensive habitat and ability to reproduce rapidly. The ban will remain in effect until APHIS has investigated and determined that the importation of commercial shipments of fresh peppers from Spain does not pose a risk to US agriculture and horticulture. "In general, I don't expect there to be much impact because it is only a small part of the sales for Spanish bell peppers," Henri Schokman of Freshclusive responds. The trading company specializes in fruit and vegetable ...

Source: AGF