Vietnamese coconut gains access to US market

The statement from the US Department of Agriculture’s body outlined that the department has conducted an internal assessment to comprehensively evaluate the Vietnamese husked coconut. This assessment has been aligned with the subsequent stages of the market entry process. The outcome of this evaluation affirms that the Vietnamese husked coconut satisfies the processing criteria established by the US and presents a negligible risk of spreading plant pests. This streamlined approach significantly speeds up the authorisation process for importing coconuts from Việt Nam into the United States. According to APHIS, Vietnamese producers are eligible to commence the export of husked coconuts to the US immediately.