Chile: Peanut Imports
The Agriculture and Livestock Service of Chile (SAG) notified the World Trade Organization of the entry into force of the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of in-shell peanuts (Arachis hypogea).
World-First Scientific Research Project Commences for Global Macadamia Industry
The global macadamia industry today launched a critical, world-first research project aimed at providing strong evidence to support the role of macadamias in a healthy diet.
USA: Pesticide Petitions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active products.
Saudi Arabia: Dates
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the World Trade Organization of the Gulf draft Technical Regulation for "Loose Dates".
Korea: Standards and Specifications for Foods
The Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the Proposed Amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods.
EU: Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons
During the Standing Committee held on June 11, 2018, EU Member States postponed the deadline for Commission Recommendation (EU) 2017/84 on the monitoring of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food.
EU: Acrylamide
During the Standing Committee held on June 11, 2018, EU Member States endorsed a draft Commission Recommendation on the monitoring of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs.
EU: Withdrawal of Pesticides
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of two drafts concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substance quinoxyfen and etoxazole, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011.
EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulations
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for certain pesticides in or on certain products.