In response to reports of high population levels of Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) in some countries regulated for AGM, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Canadian food Inspection Agency (CFIA) jointly remind ship operators of requirements for entering US and Canada safely.
The two organizations highlight that “possessing a valid certificate in no way precludes a ship from being ordered out of port if AGM detected.” They also suggest that the following measures should be taken, in order to...
https://safety4sea.com/requirements-for-ships-entering-n-america-regarding-asian-gypsy-moth/