Importation of Phalaenopsis spp. Orchid Plants for Planting in Approved Growing Media From Germany and the Netherlands Into the United States [Docket No. APHIS-2024-0001]

Addendum to Regular Notification 2025-07-24
G/SPS/N/USA/3484/Add.1

Description

We are advising the public of our decision to authorize the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants from Germany and the Netherlands in approved growing media into the United States. As a condition of entry, Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands will have to meet all relevant requirements included in the US Department of Agriculture Plants for Planting Manual and detailed in a bilateral workplan. This action will allow for the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting from Germany and the Netherlands in approved growing media while providing protection against the introduction of plant pests. (Federal Register, Vol. 90, No. 138, Tuesday, 22 July 2025, pg. 34413)

Keywords

Pests; Plant health; Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg.; Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization; Pests; Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization; Plant health