India: Advertisements and Claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Word Trade Organization of the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements and Claims) Regulations, 2017.
India: Guidelines for Food Recall

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Guidelines for food recall -available online.
FAO/WHO: Pesticide Residues Report

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have published the report of Pesticide Residues in Food 2017.
EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulation

The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for lambda-cyhalothrin in or on certain products.
Ready for GulFood 2018: The Largest INC Pavilion Ever in the Middle East

From February 18 to 22, Dubai will be hosting a new edition of GulFood, the world’s largest annual food event. After the successful experience at GulFood 2017, the Nut and Dried Fruit Pavilion will participate again in the show and, what is more, this time will be featured in its largest format ever in the Middle East.
The INC Academia Launches the First Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits

The INC Academia is launching the first Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits, an educational program on the basics of the nut and dried fruit industry. It combines a 50-hour online course and a face-to-face experience of three days.
China, Taiwan: Contaminants and Toxins
Canada: MRLs Update
Australia: Biosecurity Act
China: MRLs Update