Feds Complete Critical Wasabi Root Import Risk Analysis
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA is sharing a new report about bringing fresh wasabi roots from Indonesia into the U.S. They found ways to keep plant pests away by using special safety steps. If you’re interested, you can comment on this plan until March 17, 2025, before any final decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Import Approval for Wasabi Rhizomes
APHIS may authorize the importation of fresh rhizomes of wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) from Indonesia into the United States if, after review, the Administrator’s determination of risk remains unchanged. Any authorized imports would be allowed only subject to the phytosanitary requirements specified in the Risk Management Document (RMD) prepared under 7 CFR 319.56-4.
Public Comment Opportunity on Pest Analysis
APHIS has released a pest risk assessment and Risk Management Document for the importation of fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia and is accepting public comments on those documents through March 17, 2025. The documents (including a description of economic considerations) are available at Regulations.gov (Docket APHIS-2024-0068) or in the USDA reading room.
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