FAO/WHO: Pesticide Residues Report
USA: Handling of Raisins
The INC Academia Launches the 2nd Edition of the Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits
After the success of its first edition, the INC is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of The Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits, which boasts brand new learning materials. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face on-site experience of four days.
New Macadamia Technical Information Kit
China: Customs and Quarantine Declaration
From August 1, 2018, Customs Declaration Form and Quarantine Declaration Form for import/export goods are integrated into one form.
China, Taiwan: MRLs Update
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the World Trade Organization of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods.
China: Additional Tariffs
According to a USDA GAIN Report, on September 24, 2018, China applied 5% to 10% extra tariffs on US products including peanuts (in-shell and shelled), roasted peanuts and peanut butter in response of the US additional 10% tariffs on Chinese technology and consumer products.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency announced the following proposed maximum residue limits (PMRL) for afidopyropen and picoxystrobin.
Brazil: Microbiological Criteria on Foods
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notified the World Trade Organization of the Normative Instruction (Instrução Normativa) number 542, 17 July 2018, which establishes the lists of microbiological criteria for food safety and hygiene.
USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active products.