EU Proposes Stricter Pesticide Limits for Nuts and Dried Fruits
The European Union has published a draft regulation revising maximum residue levels (MRLs) for several pesticides in food products, including changes affecting nuts and dried fruits. Under the draft amendment to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the EU intends to lower the MRLs for diazinon and fenarimol to the limit of detection (LOD, 0.01 mg/kg) for […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
China Halts Port Fees on US-Linked Vessels for a Year According to Reuters, China announced on November 10 that it will waive port fees on US-linked ships for the next year. The decision follows Washington’s move to suspend penalties targeting China’s shipping and shipbuilding industries, according to the Ministry of Transport. The measure reflects commitments […]
INC Leadership Attends Global Events
This autumn, INC leadership took part in two international industry events: the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous in Hanoi and Portugal Nuts in Lisbon. The INC’s participation reflected its continued engagement in sector-wide discussions on industry trends to facilitate the sustainable growth of the industry. Ashok Krishen, INC Chairman, Honored with VINACAS Heritage Award at […]
INC Tariff Report & Updates
USA-China: Trump Cuts China Tariffs to 10% After Xi Summit As reported by Reuters, US President Donald Trump announced the United States will lower tariffs on Chinese goods from 20% to 10% following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. According to Trump, the summit produced several key agreements, including China’s commitment to […]
Nickel ML for Pecans Back Under Review
Recently, the INC participated in a joint FRUCOM-CEEREAL event in Brussels, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. One of the key topics addressed was the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans. The current limit, set at 3.5 µg/kg as of July 1, 2025, was established due to […]
INC Joins High-Level EU Talks on Sustainability, Food Safety, and Trade Risks
On October 1, 2025, the INC attended a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV. Organized by FRUCOM-CEEREAL, the event convened around 90 participants from 16 countries representing the nut, dried fruit, and breakfast cereal sectors. Key discussions centered on current EU policy priorities and […]
INC Participates in 56th Session of Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
Photo credit: FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius The 56th session of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR56) recently took place in Santiago, Chile. During the meeting, CCPR56 proposed revocations and Codex maximum residue levels (CXLs) for various substances. Proposals for revocation: Carbendazim (related to the fungicides of benomyl and thiophanate-methyl): Existing CXLs (including for apricots, […]
INC Submits Comment to European Commission on Food and Feed Safety Simplification
The INC has formally submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Food and Feed Safety – Simplification Omnibus. The INC expressed strong support for the Commission’s efforts to streamline regulatory procedures and reduce administrative burdens on food business operators. However, it called for greater clarity and harmonization in the interpretation […]
INC Sustainability Certification Officially Launches: First Standards Now Available!
On October 9, 2025, the INC officially launched its Sustainability Certification at its headquarters in Reus, during the NUTS 2025 research event. This landmark initiative is the first certification designed exclusively for the global nut and dried fruit sector, tailored to the unique challenges and characteristics of the industry. A Milestone for the Industry “For […]
NUTS 2025: World’s Top Health Researchers Gather at INC Headquarters
The world’s leading nutrition researchers gathered at INC headquarters last week for a landmark meeting dedicated to advancing the science of nuts and dried fruits. From October 9-10, 2025, the NUTS 2025 conference brought together 28 top health researchers from across the globe to discuss the scientific evidence on the health benefits of nuts and […]