Animal and plant health inspection service APHIS

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has regulatory responsibility for veterinary biologicals, which is exercised by its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The regulated products include vaccines, bacterins and diagnostics, which are used to prevent, treat, or diagnose animal diseases. The Center for Veterinary... 

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)... 

Because of their very large potential for crop damage and for economic losses to the export market, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), as well as the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is very concerned with the control of Tephritid species. APHIS has a very active program of traps to spot infestations of the Mediterranean fruit fly, the oriental fruit... 

With whole-herd applications of antimicrobial and antiparasitic substances and live vaccines in mind, ecotoxicity assessments have been included in the registration reqirements for veterinary products in the EEC and the USA. A defined procedure exists in the USA where a "Finding of no significant impact" (FONSI) certificate by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is a necessary prerequisite for the registration. 

OPP contacts the appropriate state pesticide regulatory authorities to ensure that they are aware of the proposal and to discuss EPA s assessment. These contacts ensure that the actions of EPA and the state agencies are as consistent as possible. OPP also notifies the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA so that they can determine whether any aspect of the proposed experiment falls within APHIS jurisdiction and, if so, to avoid duplicative or conflicting assessments. 

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