What is USDA PPQ clearance?
APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program safeguards U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests, and facilitates the safe trade of agricultural products.
How do I contact USDA APHIS?
If you have questions about Pet Travel, Veterinary Accreditation, Imports, Exports, Permitting, or other business-related inquiries, please contact the APHIS Customer Call Center at 1-844-820-2234, Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, [email protected] or visit the Ask USDA website.
What does APHIS stand for as a USDA agency?
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) protects the health of U.S. agriculture and natural resources against invasive pests and diseases, regulates genetically engineered crops, administers the Animal Welfare Act, and helps people and wildlife coexist.
Who will issue phyto certificate?
A phytosanitary certificate for export is usually issued by the NPPO of the country where the plants, plant products or regulated articles were grown or processed.
How can I import plants from India to USA?
Plants must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin showing that the plants meet entry requirements for the United States. Plants should be bare rooted (no growing media attached to the roots). You should perform a basic visual inspection of plants.
How many APHIS inspectors are there?
When you choose a career with APHIS, you will join more than 8,000 dedicated professionals working across the country and around the world to keep American agriculture healthy.
When was APHIS created?
1972
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Founded
USDA established the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in 1972 as its lead agency for safeguarding the health of American agriculture.
Do I need a phytosanitary certificate?
You must have a phytosanitary (health) certificate ( PC ) for almost all plants and living parts of plants, including all seeds for planting, entering Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from non- EU third countries.
Why choose PPQ’s Miami plant inspection station?
In fiscal year 2018, PPQ’s Miami Plant Inspection Station processed 60 percent of all plants, plant cuttings, and seeds imported into the United States, helping to keep potentially harmful plant pests and diseases out of this country.
What is the National Plant Germplasm inspection station?
One station is the National Plant Germplasm Inspection Station (NPGIS) located in Beltsville, Maryland. The NPGIS is uniquely designed for the inspection of small amounts of plant germplasm imported or exported for plant breeding and research purposes.
How many plant inspection stations are there in the US?
USDA-APHIS-PPQ has 16 plant inspection stations in the U.S. located at or near major international airports and seaports. One station is the National Plant Germplasm Inspection Station (NPGIS) located in Beltsville, Maryland.