The USDA is authorizing the imports of fresh hass avocado (Persea americana var. hass) fruit from Guatemala into the U.S.
Through careful analysis and thorough research, USDA determined that this commodity can be safely imported from Guatemala into the U.S. with appropriate mitigations, the agency said in a news release.
The USDA said it concluded the risks of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds from imported fresh hass avocado fruit can be successfully mitigated using a systems approach, allowing commercial fruit only, packinghouse and place-of-production registrations, and additional safeguarding measures.
This change is effective on publication in the Federal Register on Nov. 8.
