Business · 02/05/2014Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Amends Fruits and Vegetables Regulations to Allow Importation of Cape Gooseberry from Colombia

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The US government has amended its regulations to permit the importation of cape gooseberry from Colombia, subject to specific phytosanitary requirements and a systems approach to ensure pest-free production and labeling.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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