Importation of Fresh Pitaya Fruit From Central America Into the Continental United States
plant-animal-health · Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Rule · Published 2012-04-16 · Effective 2012-05-16 · 77 FR 22465
Document
Document number
2012-9066
Federal Register citation
77 FR 22465
CFR reference
7 CFR 319
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Publication date
2012-04-16
Effective date
2012-05-16
USDA docket
Docket No. APHIS-2010-0113
Abstract
We are amending the fruits and vegetables regulations to allow the importation of fresh pitaya fruit from Central America into the continental United States. As a condition of entry, the pitaya fruit must be produced in accordance with a systems approach that includes requirements for monitoring and oversight, establishment of pest-free places of production, and procedures for packing the pitaya fruit. This action will allow for the importation of pitaya fruit from Central America into the continental United States while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of plant pests.