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Podcast: Almond Journey
Episode: Almond Byte, February 2023: Algeria Fumigation, New Plastic Laws and India Tariffs
Description: Highlights from the February 2023 Global Update from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. Algeria Requires FumigationABC sent out a note to handlers on January 26 stating that Algeria does not require fumigation per USDA/APHIS. However, after further follow-up, it has been confirmed that a fumigation requirement implemented in late 2022 only allows Aluminum or Magnesium Phosphide fumigation of products intended for export to Algeria. The fumigation information must be included on the mandatory phytosanitary certificate. APHIS updated its online PCIT/PExD database accordingly on January 30. For more information...