Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
07/27/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/27/2021 08:19
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Tomatillo from Panama
Published: Jul 27, 2021
The Government of Panama has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) for consumption into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that 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 commodity import approval process.
The draft pest risk assessment for tomatillo for consumption from Panama will be available for review and comment until September 6, 2021. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation
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