Pesticides Update: August
Webinar on Mycotoxins by FRUCOM

On July 2, 2020, the INC participated in a webinar on Mycotoxins in dried fruits, tree nuts and peanuts organized by the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM).
Latest Trade News and Agreements: August
INC Successfully Launches Negotiation in Times of Crisis Webinar

To continue to provide INC members with new online services, the INC organized a free webinar on negotiation for INC members. Presented by Prof. Dr. Kandarp Mehta, the Negotiation in Times of Crisis Webinar explored the main principles of crisis negotiation and how they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nutfruit Power Campaign Reaches Millions
USA: MRLs Update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of fenpyroximate and cyflumetofen in or on multiple commodities.
Thailand: Contaminants and Toxins in Food

The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand notified the World Trade Organization of the adoption of the "Maximum levels for contaminants and toxins in food".
Peru: Pistachios from Chile

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 in vitro pistachio plants (Pistacia spp.) originating in and coming from Chile.
EU-Vietnam: Free Trade Agreement

On June 8, 2020, Vietnam approved the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
EU: Sustainable Use of Pesticides

The European Commission launched and initiative to review to what extent the objectives of reducing pesticides have been met and options for further reducing pesticide use to help meet the goals of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the European Green Deal.