APHIS Authorizes the Importation of PhalaenopsisSpp. Orchid Plants for Planting
July 22, 2025 | 1 min to read
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.