The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for importing fresh figs (Ficus Carica) for consumption from Chile into the U.S.
The assessment 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 it to revise the draft assessment before the agency identifies pest mitigations and proceeds 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, the release said. To see the assessment or submit comments, view the Stakeholder Risk Assessment Consultation on the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website.
