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.
EFSA: Fluopyram and Spiromesifen Evaluation
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.
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approved, almost entirely, the Proposal M1014 – Maximum Residue Limits notified in June 2017.
http://www.nutfruit.org/who-we-are/news-and-media/news/detail/australia-and-new-zealand-mrls-update-5
Make your Brand Visible: Sponsor a Cocktail at the INC Pavilion in Gulfood
From February 18 to 22, 2018, Dubai will be hosting a new edition of GulFood, the world’s largest annual food event. After the successful experience at GulFood 2017, the Nut and Dried Fruit Pavilion will be present again at the show and, moreover, this time will be featured in a larger format.
Space for Co-Exhibitors is sold out but sponsorship opportunities are still open, allowing companies to increase their visibility and reputation.
World Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map, Now Available Online
The INC has launched its new “World Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map”, which is available online to be consulted and downloaded: http://www.nutfruit.org/what-we-do/industry/statistics. The map constitutes a very useful tool to get a comprehensive overview of the main trade flows among exporting and importing countries at a glance.
The INC Pavilion Promotes Nuts and Dried Fruits at Anuga
Philippines: Traceability
The Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards of Philippines notified the World Trade Organization of the Philippine National Standard-Principle for Traceability/Product Tracing as a Tool within a Food Inspection and Certification System.
Mexico: MRLs Guidelines
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food of Mexico notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-000-SAG-FITO/SSA1-2013: Maximum residue levels. Technical guidelines, authorization procedure and review.
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).