In the February 6, 2015, Federal Register, USDA announced it is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule, published September 9, 2014, that would amend the agency's fruits and vegetables regulations to provide for approval of all new fruits and vegetables for importation or interstate movement into or within the United States using a notice-based process. Comments now due March 10, 2015.

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