Thanks to its continued success, the INC is pleased to announce the inauguration of the third edition of the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits. The program launched this February 1, initiating with the online course.

INC will be present at the world's largest food exhibition, SIAL Paris on October 18-22. INC's Pavilion will be 430 sq m with premium location, prestige, and visibility. 

On December 10, the US, Mexico and Canada signed a new agreement that is expected to strengthen North American trade in agriculture.

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for cyclaniliprole.

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).

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency has notified the World Trade Organization of draft resolutions regarding the active ingredients F28 – Fenpropathrin, C55 – Copper Hydroxide, A29 – Acetamiprid and E04 – Sulfur 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 Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.

On November 29, 2019, the EU and Ghana endorsed bilateral market access under Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) launched a call for comments on P1044 Plain English Allergen Labelling.

As previously announced, the European Commission is discussing potential changes to the cadmium levels for different food commodities, including tree nuts and peanuts.