The government of Morocco has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to authorize the importation of fresh eggplant for consumption into the continental U.S.
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity, according to a news release.
The USDA shares the draft pest risk assessments to determine whether stakeholders have information that might lead the agency to revise the draft assessment before it identifies pest mitigations and proceed with the commodity import approval process.
The draft pest risk assessment for eggplant for consumption from Morocco will be available for review and comment until May 28. To see the assessment or submit comments, go to
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation.
