EU: Safeguard Measures in Trade Agreements
EU: Tariff Rate Quotas after Brexit
EFSA: Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate
Higher Nut Consumption Associated with Lower Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality
Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted the study “Nut Consumption in Relation to Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus” that was recently published in the journal Circulation Research.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for tetrachlorvinphos and the revocation of diazinon, dicofol, dinocap, nicotine, phosalone and vinclozolin on corresponding commodities identified. In addition, the MRL for amisulbrom has been also adopted (see previous post).
EU: Food Contact Materials
Australia-Indonesia: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
On March 4, 2019, Australia and Indonesia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that eliminates bilateral tariffs on tree nuts (Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias), dates, apricots, figs, peanuts and peanut butter, among many other products.
USA: Safety of Imported Food
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update
USA-Morocco: Free Trade Agreement