Brazil: MRLs Update

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notified the World Trade Organization of the draft resolution regarding the active ingredients M48 – Metaflumizone, E24 – Spinosad, F47 – Fluazinam, C32 – Clethodim 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: Peanut Seeds

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources of Australia notified the World Trade Organization of the Emergency measures to address the risk of introduction of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) in peanuts from countries where peanut smut is recorded.
 

Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update

Food Standards Australian New Zealand has published a Proposal to Amend Schedule 20 of the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (May 16, 2017).
 

Australia and New Zealand: Nut Health Claims

Some health claims linking nut consumption with positive health outcomes have been approved by Food Standards Australian New Zealand (FSANZ) and other relevant health departments.