APHIS Approves the Importation of Ugu Leaves from Nigeria into the United States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of fresh Ugu leaves (Telfairia occidentalis) from Nigeria into the continental United States.

A thorough pest risk analysis and careful research by APHIS has determined that fresh Ugu leaves can be safely imported from Nigeria. Applying one or more designated phytosanitary measures will sufficiently mitigate the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh Ugu leaves from Nigeria. Imports may be authorized effect on February 26, the date of publication in the Federal Register.