APHIS Allows Mango Imports from Australia

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will allow imports of mangoes from Australia into the continental U.S. beginning on Oct. 21. To qualify, producers will have to mitigate against Cytosphaera mangiferae, and mangoes from Australia will also have to be inspected for the fungus. Imported fruit will additionally have to be irradiated to counteract the risk of fruit flies and mango seed weevil. Mangoes from Australia will only qualify if they are imported in commercial consignments and accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the Australian government.