EFSA: Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for tetrachlorvinphos and the revocation of diazinon, dicofol, dinocap, nicotine, phosalone and vinclozolin on corresponding commodities identified. In addition, the MRL for amisulbrom has been also adopted (see previous post).
Australia-Indonesia: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
On March 4, 2019, Australia and Indonesia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that eliminates bilateral tariffs on tree nuts (Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias), dates, apricots, figs, peanuts and peanut butter, among many other products.
USA: Safety of Imported Food
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update
USA-Morocco: Free Trade Agreement
Australia: Imported Food Control
UK-Switzerland: Trade Continuity Agreement
On February 11, 2019, the UK and Switzerland signed a trade continuity agreement aimed at safeguarding exporters from the impacts of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
UK-Eastern and Southern Africa: Trade Continuity Agreement
On January 31, 2019, the UK signed the Easter and Southern Africa trade continuity agreement in order to ensure continued trade after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Thailand: Contaminants and Toxins in Food