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).

Chile: Phytosanitary Certificates Due to COVID-19

On April 2, 2020, Chile has notified the World Trade Organization of the availability of a system to obtain an image of all original data in the phytosanitary certificate, with the aim of contributing to the timely release of goods and ensuring that the exportation process runs as smoothly as possible.

Argentina: Export Tax Rates

On March 4, 2020, the Government of Argentina announced adjustments to its export tax regime on some agricultural products.

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.

South Africa: MRLs Update

On February 10, 2020, the Department of Health of South Africa issued Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues That May Be Present in Foodstuffs: Amendment.

India: Tariffs

On February 1, 2020, the Government of India issued the annual budget for Indian Fiscal Year 2020/21, which increased tariffs on shelled walnuts, among other products.

EU: Pesticide Withdrawals

The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substance beta-cyfluthrin, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011.