China: Tariff Reductions

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

USA: MRLs Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of fenhexamid in or on multiple commodities.

USA: Market Facilitation Program

On February 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the third and final tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.

Peru: Macadamias from Australia

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.

Moldova: Food Safety Law

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

Japan: MRLs Update

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).