EU: Combined Nomenclature
On March 29, 2019, the European Commission published the new consolidated version of the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CN).
EU: Reflection Paper on Sustainability
The European Commission published a Reflection Paper on a Sustainable Europe by 2030 as a part of the EU's firm commitment to deliver on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
EU: Ethoprophos Withdrawal
The approval of the active substance ethoprophos has not been renewed (see previous post).
EU: Safeguard Measures in Trade Agreements
EU: Tariff Rate Quotas after Brexit
EFSA: Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for tetrachlorvinphos and the revocation of diazinon, dicofol, dinocap, nicotine, phosalone and vinclozolin on corresponding commodities identified. In addition, the MRL for amisulbrom has been also adopted (see previous post).
EU: Food Contact Materials
Australia-Indonesia: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
On March 4, 2019, Australia and Indonesia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that eliminates bilateral tariffs on tree nuts (Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias), dates, apricots, figs, peanuts and peanut butter, among many other products.
USA: Safety of Imported Food