On February 6, 2020, China announced tariff reductions on certain US origin products, which entered into force on February 14, 2020.

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of Wuhan, China, conducted this meta-analysis, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, in which they evaluated the relationship between nut consumption and risk of cancer.

A newly published book by CRC Press provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits. Entitled Health Benefits of Nuts and Dried Fruits, the book summarizes the current state of knowledge in key research areas and presents ideas for future research.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

Oxidative stress and inflammation play important roles in the aging process and many age-related diseases.

The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA) notified the World Trade Organization of the Directorial Resolution establishing the mandatory phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Peru of macadamia plants (Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia integrifolia x Macadamia tetraphylla) originating in and coming from Australia.

The National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova notified the World Trade Organization of the Law Nr. 306 on food safety.

The Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notified the World Trade Organization of the Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).

During the next Standing Committee that will be held on February 18-19, 2020, the following drafts will be presented for an opinion: