Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Import Manual 1 - Phytosanitary ...

Procedures
Fragrant Pears from China
Cartons in the consignment must bear a legible stamp that identifies each
of the following:
The fruit (Fragrant Pear)
The packing house name or number
The orchard number
If quarantine significant pests are found, applicable treatment schedules
apply. If no approved treatment schedule is available, the consignment
must be destroyed or reexported.
Directions for Sampling and Inspecting the Fruit
1. Use the bill of lading as your sampling unit.
2. Devan the entire container.
3. Take random samples of 30 boxes from throughout the consignment.
4. Select at least one box per grower/orchard.
Examining Containers and Outsides of Fruit
1. Empty each of the 30 boxes and look for insect pests, hitchhikers, and
contaminants.
2. Examine every fruit.
3. Look on the outsides of the fruit for evidence of diseases, pest
infestation, and pest damage. Look for holes, punctures, frass, and
mite-webbing.
Examining Inside of Fruit for Internal Pests
1. Cut 150 individual fruit from those previously selected for visual
inspection.
2. Examine the insides of the fruit for pests (caterpillars, borers, and
maggots).
Action to Take Based on the Results of Your Inspection If Pests Are
Found
GIVE the importer one of the following options:
Have the pears treated (HOLD consignment and CONTACT a PPQ
Officer through proper channels)
Have the consignment reexported
Have the consignment destroyed
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