USA: MRLs Update
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of tebuconazole and propyzamide in or on multiple commodities.
FRUCOM Open Discussion Round
INC attended the Open Discussion Round and Dinner of the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM) on November 21, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany.
US-China: Latest Tariff Information
On October 11, 2019, the United States and China reached an agreement for a trade deal which would be signed by the end of November or December, 2019. This post provides an overview of the latest tariffs’ movements made by both countries.
New Call for Scientific Proposals. Up To €150,000 Available
We are pleased to announce that the INC is launching, for the first time, an Annual Call for Scientific Proposals.
UK-Georgia: Trade Continuity and Strategic Cooperation Agreement
On October 21, 2019, the United Kingdom and Georgia signed a Trade Continuity and Strategic Cooperation Agreement aimed at safeguarding exporters from the impacts of UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Kenya: Macadamia Nuts, Standards
The Kenya Bureau of Standards notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft East African Standards (DEAS) for raw macadamia kernels and roasted macadamia kernels.
UNECE Agricultural Quality Standards
INC participated in the 75th Session of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards, on November 19-21, 2019, in Geneva, Switzerland.
The INC Present at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference
The INC participated at the U.S. Nuts & Dried Fruits Conference that was held on November 19, 2019, in the U.S. Embassy in London, UK. The INC was represented by Mrs. Goretti Guasch, INC Executive Director, and Mr. Giles Hacking, Board Member.
Enroll Now in the INC Academia: 3rd Edition
After the success of its last two editions, the INC is pleased to announce the launch of the third edition of The Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face on-site experience of three days.
EU: Pesticides, Extension of Approval Periods
The European Commission published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1690 of 9 October 2019 renewing the approval of the active substance alpha-cypermethrin, as a candidate for substitution, 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.