APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Figs from Chile under a Systems Approach and Irradiation option

APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh fig (Ficus Carica) for consumption from Chile into the United States. The assessment 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 fresh fig for consumption from Chile will be available for review and comment until July 11, 2024. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to Stakeholder Risk Assessment Consultation | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (usda.gov) web page.