Labeling Update: July 2024
USA: Hawaii Adopts New Labeling Requirements for Macadamias On July 3, 2024, the Governor of Hawaii signed a bill that increases transparency in macadamia nut labeling by requiring products containing nuts grown outside Hawaii to disclose this fact on the label. The bill also prohibits misleading “Hawaii-grown” claims and envisages stringent enforcement measures and penalties […]
Food Safety Update: July 2024
Australia: New BMSB Pre-Border Biosecurity Treatment Provider Scheme The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has introduced AusTreat, a new pre-border biosecurity treatment provider scheme. AusTreat replaces the Offshore Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Treatment Providers Scheme and sets the conditions for the regulation of pre-border biosecurity treatment providers. AusTreat is not pest- or […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: July 2024
Brazil: Opportunities for US Tree Nut Exporters A recent USDA GAIN report provides a comprehensive analysis of the tree nut market in Brazil, highlighting significant opportunities for US exporters. With a growing consumer focus on health and lifestyle, the demand for nutritious nuts is rising in Brazil. The report details current market conditions, challenges, regulatory […]
Sustainability Update: July 2024
USA: California to Vote on Climate-Resilience Funding On July 3, 2024, California’s acting governor signed SB 867, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, clearing the way for the bill to be put before voters on the November ballot. The bill envisages investments totaling US$10 billion in […]
USDA Publishes New Grade Standards for In-shell and Shelled Pecans
First major revision since initial publication of the standards in 1969 The USDA has published a final rule revising the U.S. Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell and the U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans. This is the first major revision to the standards since their initial publication in 1969. The new […]
INC Participates in 55th Session of Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
New MRLs were proposed for various commodities The 55th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR55) took place from June 3-8, 2024, in Chengdu, China. In addition to recommending Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs), the Committee discussed new active ingredients, new uses and compounds that need to be re-reviewed by the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting of […]
Food Safety Update: June 2024
EU: Commission Adopts MLs of Nickel in Nuts In February 2024, the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed Section Novel Food and Toxicological Safety voted in favor of a draft Commission Regulation regarding maximum levels of nickel in certain foodstuffs, including 10 mg/kg in Brazil nuts, cashews, pine nuts and walnuts, 3.5 mg/kg […]
Labeling Update: June 2024
EU: New Marketing Standards Regulation to Enter Into Force in January Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 of 17 August 2023, regarding marketing standards for fruits and vegetables, was published nearly a year ago. This Regulation includes new labeling requirements regarding country of origin. Operators and national administrations have until January 1, 2025 to adapt to […]
Latest Trade News and Agreements: June 2024
Argentina: Peanut Export Requirements Eased On June 18, 2024, Argentina’s official gazette published Resolution 50/2024, which removes peanuts from the list of products for which an Affidavit of Foreign Sale is required. Chile-EFTA: Modernized Free Trade Agreement Signed On June 24, 2024, Chile and the members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) —Iceland, […]
Sustainability Update: June 2024
Australia: Beehive Movement Restrictions in Place to Combat Varroa Mite Restrictions on beehive movements are in place in some parts of Australia in order to limit the spread of the varroa mite, a parasite of honeybees. As restrictions and/or requirements are subject to change, beekeepers are advised to check with the relevant authority in the […]