EFSA: Fluopyram, MRLs Review

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the Reasoned Opinion on the Modification of the existing maximum residue levels for fluopyram.
EFSA: Cumulative Risk Report

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the conclusions of two assessments on the risk posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
Ecuador-EFTA: Trade Agreement

On April 21, 2020, Ecuador approved the Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes four countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
China, Taiwan: Phytosanitary Certificates

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the World Trade Organization of the Temporary Alternative Arrangements of the Presentation of Original Veterinary and Phytosanitary Certificates in the Condition of COVID-19 Pandemic.
China: Export Tax Rebate Rates

On March 17, 2020, China announced an increase in the export Tax Rebate Rate for certain products, from 6% to 9% and from 9% to 13%, depending on the goods.
INC Academia: Special 33% Discount and Schedule Changes

Considering the evolving situation in the world with regards to COVID-19, the INC has decided to offer a limited time special price of €950 for the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits. The deadlines and schedules have also been updated accordingly.
INC Publishes the 2019 Import Border Rejections Report

The INC is pleased to announce the publication of the 2019 Import Border Rejections Report, which gathers the import alerts and notifications for nuts and dried fruits in Europe, USA, Japan, and Australia, analyzing the trends and monitoring the causes and origins.
INC Launches the 10th Edition of the Statistical Yearbook

The INC is pleased to announce the publication of the Statistical Yearbook 2019, which offers an insightful analysis of tree nut, peanut and dried fruit production, trade and consumption over the last decade up to today. The analyzed data shows that overall, both nut and dried fruit supply and consumption keep trending positively.
EFSA: Reporting Data on Pesticide Residues

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the reporting data on pesticide residues in food and feed according to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (2018 data collection).
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the Variations to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (March 10, 2020).