South Korea: Standards and Specifications for Foods
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the Proposed Amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods. Among others, the amendment establishes and revises the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for 78 pesticides, including Deltamethrin, and the MRLs for 237 unregistered pesticides, which are indicated as provisional MRLs. In addition, the "General Test Methods" are revised.
Gulf Countries: Food Packages
EU: Allergens Labeling
Highlights of the 21st International Congress of Nutrition
World Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map, Now Available Online
The INC has launched its new “World Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map”, which is available online to be consulted and downloaded: http://www.nutfruit.org/what-we-do/industry/statistics. The map constitutes a very useful tool to get a comprehensive overview of the main trade flows among exporting and importing countries at a glance.
The INC Pavilion Promotes Nuts and Dried Fruits at Anuga
USA: MRLs Tolerance and Tolerance Exemption Actions
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to revoke, modify and/or revise certain tolerances for Aluminum tris (O-ethylphosphonate), Carbon disulfide, p-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid, Cyromazine, Dichlobenil, et al.
China: Food Safety Law
The China Food and Drug Administration notified the World Trade Organization of the Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised Draft).
USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides
The US Environmental Protection Agency has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active products.
China, Taiwan: Imported Foods
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the World Trade Organization of the Partial Amended Provisions for the Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products.