EU: Chlorpyrifos Withdrawal
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of the approval of the active substance chlorpyrifos, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011.
Go Nuts and Join the Nutfruit Power Challenge!
Wake up early, walk the dog, leave kids at school, go to the office, be as efficient as you can, go to the gym, meet with friends, make dinner, do homework. Every day is full of challenges and it’s better to feel powerful to face them. Nuts and dried fruits are energy-dense foods, so why not start the day with a boost of Nutfruit Power?
EU: Pesticides, Standing Committee Agenda
EU Member States will discuss the following drafts in the next Standing Committee that will be held on September 26-27, 2019.
EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulations
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for certain pesticides in or on certain products.
EFSA: Emamectin, MRLs Review
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the Reasoned Opinion on the Review of the existing maximum residue levels for emamectin according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
China: Additional Tariffs
On September 1, 2019, China imposed additional tariffs on certain US origin products.
China: US Tariff Exclusion Applications
On August 28, China announced a second round of an exclusion process for additional tariffs imposed on specific US origin products.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has proposed new maximum residue limits (PMRL) for cyclaniliprole.
Brazil: MRLs Update
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency has notified the World Trade Organization of some draft resolutions regarding the active ingredients G05 – glufosinate and G01 – glyphosate of the Monograph List of Active Ingredients for Pesticides, Household Cleaning Products and Wood Preservers, published by Resolution RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, on the Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.
Australia: Agricultural Export Legislation
The Department of Agriculture of the Australian Government announced that the country’s agricultural export legislation is being improved.