WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/N/USA/317/Add.1
4 September 2001
(01-4209)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
Addendum
The following communication, dated 31 August 2001, has been received from the
United States.
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Importation of Fruits and Vegetables
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is amending the fruits and vegetables
regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under
specified conditions, for importation into the United States (previously notified as
G/SPS/N/USA/317).  All of the fruits and vegetables, as a condition of entry, will be inspected andsubject to disinfection at the port of first arrival as may be required by a U.S. Department of
Agriculture inspector.  In addition, some of the fruits and vegetables will be required to be treated or
meet other special conditions.  This action will provide the United States with additional kinds and
sources of fruits and vegetables while continuing to provide protection against the introduction of
injurious plant pests by imported fruits and vegetables.  We are also recognizing the Department of
Peten in Guatemala and all Districts in Belize as areas free of the Mediterranean fruit fly.  This action
(final rule) will relieve import restrictions while continuing to prevent the introduction of plant pestsinto the United States.
This regulation is effective 28 August 2001.The full text of this 11 page addendum (final rule) is available from the address below.
United States SPS Enquiry Point /Notification Authority
USDA/FAS/FSTSD
Attn:  Carolyn F. Wilson
Room 5545 South Agriculture BuildingStop 1027
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington DC 20250
Tel:  (202) 720-2239
Fax:  (202) 690-0677E-mail:  ofsts@fas.usda.gov
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