APHIS Seeks Comments on Export Health Certificates for Animal Products

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks comment by Nov. 2 on the reinstatement of its collections of information related to export health certificates for animal products, it said in a notice released Sept. 2. APHIS issues the certificates to satisfy import requirements in other countries for animal products from the U.S., and the certifications must carry the U.S. Department of Agriculture seal and be endorsed by an APHIS representative. APHIS estimates the process takes exporters about 20 minutes. After considering comments, it will submit the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.