EU-Japan: Trade Agreement
On July 17, 2018, EU and Japan signed a trade agreement which will remove nearly 85% of tariffs of EU agri-food products.
China: Additional Tariffs
According to a USDA GAIN Report, on July 6, 2018, China enacted additional tariffs on selected U.S. products as previously announced.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the following proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) for flubendiamide, trifloxystrobin and quinclorac.
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.
30th International Horticultural Congress
The INC is sponsoring the 30th International Horticultural Congress, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 12 – 16, 2018. The motto of the IHC2018 is “Bridging the World through Horticulture” and it will focus on research, innovation and training.
Uganda: Nut Spread Specification
UAE: Export Health Certificates
Peru: Cranberry in Vitro Plants from Mexico
The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA) notified the World Trade Organization of the Directorial Resolution establishing the mandatory phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Peru of cranberry in vitro plants (Vaccinium spp.) originating in and coming from Mexico.
Kenya: Dried Fruit Standard