EU: Fosetyl Update
According to the Almond Board of California (ABC), France has completed its review on the dossier requesting an EU MRL for fosetyl-Al/phosphonates in tree nuts. The dossier, which supports an MRL of 400-500 mg/kg for the tree nut grouping, has been forwarded to the European Safety Authority (EFSA) for consideration.
EFSA: Fluopyram and Spiromesifen Evaluation
World Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map, Now Available Online
The INC has launched its new “World Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Map”, which is available online to be consulted and downloaded: http://www.nutfruit.org/what-we-do/industry/statistics. The map constitutes a very useful tool to get a comprehensive overview of the main trade flows among exporting and importing countries at a glance.
The INC Pavilion Promotes Nuts and Dried Fruits at Anuga
USA: Qualified Health Claim
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the use of a qualified health claim related with the early peanut introduction and reduced risk of developing peanut allergy.
Australia: Agricultural Export Legislation
The Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources of Australia announced that the draft Export Control Bill 2017 is available for comment.
South Korea: Standards and Specifications for Foods
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the Proposed Amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods.
Philippines: Risk Analysis
The Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards of Philippines notified the World Trade Organization of the Philippine National Standard- Working Principles for Risk Analysis for Food Safety Application by Governments.
Philippines: Microbiological Risk Assessment
The Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards of Philippines notified the World Trade Organization of the Principles and Guidelines for the Conduct of Microbiological Risk Assessment.
Philippines: Traceability
The Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards of Philippines notified the World Trade Organization of the Philippine National Standard-Principle for Traceability/Product Tracing as a Tool within a Food Inspection and Certification System.