Federal Register #APHIS-2025-0410

APHIS Proposed Revision to Import Requirements for Fresh Pineapple from the Philippines and Thailand

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding the importation of fresh pineapple from the Philippines and Thailand. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory notice, not a product or service procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice pertains to regulatory requirements for importing fresh pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.)) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The Philippines and Thailand have requested expanded authorization to import all varieties of fresh pineapple into all U.S. ports - Thailand is also seeking to remove the current irradiation treatment requirement - APHIS has prepared pest risk assessments (PRAs) and risk management documents (RMDs) to evaluate potential pest and weed risks and propose mitigation measures - The public is invited to review and comment on these documents - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice, as it is not a procurement action

Description

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared pest risk assessments (PRAs) and risk management documents (RMDs) regarding the importation of fresh pineapple from the Philippines and Thailand into the United States. Currently, fresh pineapple from the Philippines is allowed into Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the North Atlantic U.S. region, while pineapple from Thailand is allowed into all U.S. ports except Hawaii with irradiation treatment. The Philippines and Thailand have requested expanded import authorization for all varieties of fresh pineapple into all U.S. ports, with Thailand also requesting importation without irradiation. APHIS is making the PRAs and RMDs available for public review and comment before deciding on revising import requirements.

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