EU: Fosetyl Update

According to the Almond Board of California (ABC), France has completed its review on the dossier requesting an EU MRL for fosetyl-Al/phosphonates in tree nuts. The dossier, which supports an MRL of 400-500 mg/kg for the tree nut grouping, has been forwarded to the European Safety Authority (EFSA) for consideration.
 

Brazil: MRLs Update

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notified the World Trade Organization of the draft resolution regarding the active ingredient T30 – Thiodicarb of the monograph list of active ingredients for pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers, published in Resolution RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.
 

South Korea: Standards and Specifications for Foods

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the Proposed Amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods. Among others, the amendment establishes and revises the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for 78 pesticides, including Deltamethrin, and the MRLs for 237 unregistered pesticides, which are indicated as provisional MRLs. In addition, the "General Test Methods" are revised.
 

Philippines: Microbiological Risk Assessment

The Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards of Philippines notified the World Trade Organization of the Principles and Guidelines for the Conduct of Microbiological Risk Assessment.