APHIS Intends to Allow Imports of Turmeric Rhizomes From Mexico
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service intends to allow imports of fresh rhizomes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) from Mexico for consumption in the U.S., it said in a notice released Jan. 9. An agency pest risk analysis found…
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“the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds” with the importation of the fresh rhizomes of turmeric, APHIS said. If APHIS finalizes the decision, it will allow imports into the U.S., subject to the phytosanitary requirements specified by the agency. Comments will be accepted through March 11.