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APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Sage from Ethiopia

Published: Jan 13, 2021
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The government of Ethiopia has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of sage (Salvia officinalis) for consumption into the continental United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.

APHIS shares draft pest risk assessments to determine whether stakeholders have information that might lead us to revise the draft assessment before we identify pest mitigations and proceed with the commodity import approval process.

The draft pest risk assessment for sage for consumption from Ethiopia will be available for review and comment until February 26, 2021. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation


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