APHIS Authorizes the Importation of Phalaenopsis Spp. Orchid Plants for Planting in Approved Growing Media From Germany and the Netherlands into the United States
July 25, 2025 | 1 min to read
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has authorized the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting from Germany and the Netherlands, ensuring safety through a systems approach and safeguarding measures. This change is effective as of publication in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025. Public notice and further details are available at www.regulations.gov under APHIS-2024-0001.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States. After careful analysis, APHIS has determined that this commodity can be safely imported from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States using a systems approach and additional safeguarding measures listed in the risk management document.
Members of the public can view the public notice and additional information on www.regulations.gov. Enter APHIS-2024-0001 in the search field.
This change is effective as of publication in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025.