Business · 12/02/2018Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Amends Phytosanitary Treatment Regulations to Standardize Cold Treatment and Fumigation Facilities

The US Department of Agriculture is updating its phytosanitary treatment regulations to streamline the approval process for new cold treatment facilities in the Southern and Western States, allowing for faster importation of fruit requiring cold treatment while maintaining pest protection. The changes also establish compliance agreements for US entities operating fumigation facilities and harmonize state compliance requirements.