Japan: MRLs Update
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan notified the World Trade Organization of the Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
Japan: Pesticide Registration System
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan notified the World Trade Organization of the Summary of the Revision of the Pesticide Registration System.
India: Additional Tariffs Delayed
India has extended by 45 days the imposition of higher customs duties on 29 products imported from the US, including almonds and walnuts.
India: MLs for Aflatoxins, Draft
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations 2018.
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.
EU: MRLs Update
The European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/960 of 5 July 2018 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for lambda-cyhalothrin in or on certain products.
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.