EU: Changes to Border Controls

On July 23, 2019, the European Union published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1249 of 22 July 2019 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 implementing Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and food of non-animal origin.

EFSA: Fonicamid, MRLs Review

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the Reasoned Opinion on the Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for flonicamid in strawberries and other berries.

EFSA: Chlorpyrifos-methyl; Approval Criteria

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a statement on the available outcomes of the human health assessment in the context of the pesticides peer review for the renewal of approval of the active substance chlorpyrifos-methyl.

EFSA: Chlorpyrifos; Approval Criteria

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a statement on the available outcomes of the human health assessment in the context of the pesticides peer review for the renewal of approval of the active substance chlorpyrifos.

Funding Opportunities for Research and Dissemination 2020

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has just launched its Annual Call for Research Projects (€300,000) to fund clinical, epidemiological, basic and/or strategic research that may contribute to enhancing the understanding of the health effects of nuts and dried fruits.

Gulfood 2020: A Chance to Boost Your Brand

The INC Pavilion will be at Gulfood Dubai, on 16-20 February 2020. Companies interested in joining the INC at the world’s largest annual food event have the chance to book their space at the INC Pavilion. The event will receive over 5,000 exhibitors across 8 primary market sectors.