Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 4714
Reading Time:about 3 minutes
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a pest risk analysis regarding the importation of fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia into the United States. This analysis identifies potential plant pests and outlines phytosanitary measures to mitigate risk. Public feedback on this assessment is welcome until March 17, 2025. If feedback does not alter the current conclusions, APHIS will permit the import subject to specified requirements.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government is checking if it is safe to bring a special type of plant from Indonesia called wasabi to the United States, making sure no bad bugs come with it. They want people to tell them what they think about this by March 17, 2025.