Ukraine: Health Claims

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Order "On Approval of the Requirements for nutrition and health claims made on food products".
China: Contaminants in Food

The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China notified the World Trade Organization of the amendment of the standard for the Maximum Levels of some contaminants in foods.
Ukraine: Food Contaminants

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Order "On amendments to the State Hygiene Regulations and Norms Regulation on the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food products".
China: US Tariff Exclusion Process

On April 17, 2020, China published a revised version of the Tariff Exclusion Guide for additional tariffs imposed on specific US origin products.
UK: Global Tariffs

On May 19, 2020, the UK announced the Global Tariffs that will be applicable when the United Kingdom leaves the EU.
Chile: Dried Grapes

On May 4, 2020, the Agriculture and Livestock Service of Chile published the Import equirements for dried fruit (raisins) of Vitis vinifera, without stalks or pedicels, of any origin.
Thailand: MRLs Update

The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Notification "Re: Food Containing Pesticide Residues (No.3)".
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update

On May 14, 2020, Food Standards Australia New Zealand approved the Proposal M1017 modifying some Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for a number of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
South Africa: Electronic Certificates

The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) has notified the World Trade Organization of the Electronic system (eCertification) for the issuance of phytosanitary certificates and the use of electronic stamps and signatures.
Snacking on Almonds May Help Improve Endothelial Function and Lower Bad Cholesterol

This study was recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from King’s College London (UK) aimed to investigate whether a snack substitution (with the same calories) of whole almonds, had any impact on markers of cardiometabolic health in adults aged 30-70.