USA: Pesticide Petitions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
EFSA: Ochratoxin A, Risk Assessment
On May 13, 2020, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published the scientific opinion on risk assessment of ochratoxin A in food.
USA: Export Credit Guarantee Program
On May 4, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced increased availability of credit guarantees for US agricultural products sales under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102).
China, Macao: MRLs Update
The Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Government of the Special Administrative Region of Macao notified the World Trade Organization of the Administrative Regulation No. 11/2020 Maximum residue limits of pesticides in foodstuffs.
USA: MRLs Update
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established tolerances for residues of fluridone in or on multiple commodities.
China: Labeling Requirements
The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China notified the World Trade Organization of the National Food Safety Standard: General Principles for the Labeling of Pre-packaged Foods.
USA: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
On May 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implemented the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides assistance to agricultural producers impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
China: Microbiological Limits
The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China notified the World Trade Organization of two national food safety standards: Pathogenic Microorganism Limits in Pre-packaged Food and Pathogen Limits for Ready-to-eat Food in bulk.
INC Webinar Series Connects Over 1500 Professionals from 75 Countries in the Nut and Dried Fruit Industry
From June 1 – June 12, 2020, the INC hosted the first-ever INC Webinar Series. This series virtually brought together experts from around the world to discuss trends, crop forecasts, and the state of the industry for each product under the INC umbrella.
Join Us for the INC Webinar Series on Nuts and Dried Fruits
During this uncertain time in the industry caused by COVID-19, the INC Chairman, Michael Waring, invites you all to participate in the INC Webinar Series that will begin on June 1, 2020. Led by a panel of experts, these working groups will provide insightful debates and discussions on each product and the state of the industry.