On May 16, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the Approval Report – Proposal M1016 on Maximum Residue Limits.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products.

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the Maximum Residue Limit (MRLs) revocations for ferbam, thiram and ziram and corresponding commodities identified in the PMRL.

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the MRL for difenoconazole previously notified (see post).

On May 13, 2019, China announced the imposition of additional tariffs on certain US products.

The National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China notified the World Trade Organization of the National Standard of the P.R.C.: Maximum Levels of Mycotoxins in Foods (GB2761).

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.