ANIMAL-AND-PLANT-HEALTH-INSPECTION-SERVICE

Proposed Revision to US Import Requirements for Pineapples from Taiwan

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed revisions to the import requirements for pineapples from Taiwan into the United States. This notice is open for public comment until May 4, 2026.

Addition of Sri Lanka to African Swine Fever Affected Regions List

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added Sri Lanka to its list of regions affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). This notice updates the agency's official list of regions considered to be affected by the disease.

Pioneer Hi-Bred maize genetically engineered status assessment

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has published a notice regarding Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.'s request for an extension of determination of nonregulated status for genetically engineered maize. The notice includes a plant pest risk similarity assessment and is open for public comment.

Notice of Availability of Pest Risk Analysis for Sweet Potato Importation from Korea

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice regarding the availability of a Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) for the importation of fresh sweet potato roots from the Republic of Korea into the United States. A public comment period is open for 59 days.