Fresh Chilean cranberry shipments could soon be allowed entry into the continental U.S., with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) having prepared a pest risk analysis. 

In a statement published on the U.S. Government's Federal Register, APHIS said it had determined the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures would be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the import of fresh cranberries from Chile.

The entity said the cranberries would have to be imported as commercial consignments only, with each consignment accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by Chilean authorities, and each consignment would be subject to inspection upon arrival at U.S. ports of entry.

APHIS has made the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment. All comments that the organization receives on or before May 11 will be considered.

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