Canada: MRLs Update

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has proposed new maximum residue limits (PMRL) for fenpropathrin.
USA: Pesticide Petitions

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.
USA: MRLs Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of fenpyroximate and cyflumetofen in or on multiple commodities.
USA: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

On May 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides assistance to agricultural producers impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
China: Microbiological Limits

The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China notified the World Trade Organization of two national food safety standards: Pathogenic Microorganism Limits in Pre-packaged Food and Pathogen Limits for Ready-to-eat Food in bulk.
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.