Brazil: MRLs Update
USA: MRLs Update
The INC Academia Launches the 2nd Edition of the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits
After the success of its first edition, the INC is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of The Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits, which boasts brand new learning materials. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face on-site experience of four days.
New Macadamia Technical Information Kit
EU: Plastic Materials
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the draft Commission Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
EFSA: Fenbuconazole, MRLs Review
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the Reasoned Opinion on “Review of the existing maximum residue levels for fenbuconazole according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005”.
China: Customs and Quarantine Declaration
From August 1, 2018, Customs Declaration Form and Quarantine Declaration Form for import/export goods are integrated into one form.
China, Taiwan: MRLs Update
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the World Trade Organization of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods.
China: Additional Tariffs
According to a USDA GAIN Report, on September 24, 2018, China applied 5% to 10% extra tariffs on US products including peanuts (in-shell and shelled), roasted peanuts and peanut butter in response of the US additional 10% tariffs on Chinese technology and consumer products.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency announced the following proposed maximum residue limits (PMRL) for afidopyropen and picoxystrobin.