On May 29, 2019, the European Commission issued the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/890 of 27 May 2019 imposing special conditions governing the import of groundnuts from Gambia and Sudan and amending Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 and implementing Regulation (EU) No 884/2014.

The EU launched an evaluation to examine the impact of the trade-related rules in the EU-Central America Association Agreement signed in 2013 with Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Salvador.

India has extended by 30 days for the ninth time in a row the imposition of higher customs duties on 29 products imported from the US, including almonds and walnuts.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has notified the World Trade Organization of the “DUS 2123:2019, Full fat groundnut flour – Specification, First Edition”.

On May 15, 2019, UK and Colombia, Ecuador and Peru signed a Trade Continuity Agreement aimed at safeguarding exporters from the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

On May 13, 2019, China announced an exclusion process for additional tariffs imposed on specific US origin products.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established tolerances for residues of glufosinate ammonium in or on multiple commodities.

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) celebrated the 38th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress from May 23 to 25, 2019, in Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida. Around 1,300 attendees from 63 countries gathered together to share knowledge and ideas on market development and dynamics, the latest findings in health and nut allergy research, and the sustainable growth of the industry.