China: Export Tax Rebate Rates
On March 17, 2020, China announced an increase in the export Tax Rebate Rate for certain products, from 6% to 9% and from 9% to 13%, depending on the goods.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for tetraniliprole.
Brazil: MRLs Update
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency has notified the World Trade Organization of the draft resolutions regarding the active ingredients A18 – Abamectina (abamectin) and D06 – Deltametrina (deltamethrin) 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 Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the Variations to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (April 7, 2020).
Almonds May Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Consuming 42.5 g of almonds per day may be a cost-effective approach to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the short term and potentially up to 10 years. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by researchers at Tufts University, Boston, USA.
Switzerland: Labeling Requirements
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office of Switzerland has notified the World Trade Organization of the Revision of the Ordinance on Foodstuffs and Utility Articles.
Korea, Republic of: Food Products
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods.
Pistachios Are “Good” Sources of Protein
A study recently published in the Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture wanted to test if pistachios, both raw and roasted, contain a good protein quality.
INC Academia: Special 33% Discount and Schedule Changes
Considering the evolving situation in the world with regards to COVID-19, the INC has decided to offer a limited time special price of €950 for the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits. The deadlines and schedules have also been updated accordingly.
COVID-19 Update: April 30, 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still noticeable in the global economy and disrupting agricultural trade due to measures such as border closures and export bans, as well as because of restrictions of movements of people and workers.