Food Safety Update: November 2024
EU: Plant Protection Products Update The European Commission has published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2777, concerning the non-renewal of the approval of tritosulfuron. Under this Regulation, Member States must withdraw any authorizations for plant protection products containing tritosulfuron by May 7, 2025, and any grace period granted by Member States must expire by November 7, 2025. […]
Marketing Orders: November 2024
USA: Continuance Referendum on Almonds Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule directing that a referendum be conducted among eligible almond growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of almonds grown in California. More information USA: Proposed Decrease […]
Sustainability Update: November 2024
COP29: Standardized International Carbon Trading System Approved COP29, the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, concluded on November 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, COP29 achieved consensus on rules governing a UN-backed global carbon market. These rules establish a framework for creating, trading, and registering emission reductions […]
Labeling Update: November 2024
Spain: Almond Producers Reach Collaboration Agreement with Nougat Regulatory Council According to Agroinformación, the Regulatory Council of the Protected Geographical Indications Jijona and Turrón de Alicante has signed a collaboration agreement with Spanish almond producers that envisages the promotion of Spanish almonds, the preferential use of Spanish almonds in nougat, clearer labeling regarding the origin of […]
Food Safety Update: October 2024
Australia: Products Containing Chlorthal Dimethyl Cancelled Immediately The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has cancelled all 12 products containing the herbicide chlorthal dimethyl, citing an immediate risk of serious injury or illness resulting from the use of these products. Farmers and retailers may continue to hold product until further notice, but must not […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: October 2024
Africa: Draft African Standard on Production, Handling and Processing of Dried Fruits and Vegetables Kenya has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft African Standard, developed by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), entitled Production, handling and processing of dried fruits and vegetables — Code of practice. The proposed date of adoption is […]
Marketing Orders: October 2024
USA: Continuance Referendum on Hazelnuts Marketing Order The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has directed that a referendum be conducted among eligible Oregon and Washington hazelnut growers to determine whether they favor continuance of the marketing order regulating the handling of hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington. The referendum will be conducted […]
Sustainability Update: October 2024
UN: Capacity-Building Project to Reduce Post-Harvest Cashew Losses in The Gambia Stakeholders from The Gambia’s cashew industry participated in a weeklong capacity-building program in Türkiye in early October. Implemented by the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries with expertise from the TÜBİTAK MAM Food Research Group, the training was part of an ongoing project […]
UN Working Party to Discuss Revised Agricultural Quality Standards
UNECE standards are internationally recognized as the minimum quality requirements The 79th session of the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards will be held on November 11-13, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The quality standards approved by this body establish the minimum quality requirements for different foodstuffs. They are recognized internationally by governments, producers, traders, […]
Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2024
Catch the live stream on YouTube September 20-21 The Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2024, organized by the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), will take place on September 20-21, during World Food India 2024. In addition to the in-person summit in New Delhi, which is expected to bring together more than 5,000 […]