South Africa: Electronic Certificates
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) has notified the World Trade Organization of the Electronic system (eCertification) for the issuance of phytosanitary certificates and the use of electronic stamps and signatures.
EU: Pesticide Withdrawals
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substances benfluralin and benalaxyl, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011.
EU: Chlorate MRLs
On June 8, 2020, the European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/749 of 4 June 2020 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards maximum residue levels for chlorate in or on certain products.
EU: Perchlorate ML
On May 25, 2020, the European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/685 of 20 May 2020, amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of perchlorate in certain foods.
INC Webinar Series Connects Over 1500 Professionals from 75 Countries in the Nut and Dried Fruit Industry
From June 1 – June 12, 2020, the INC hosted the first-ever INC Webinar Series. This series virtually brought together experts from around the world to discuss trends, crop forecasts, and the state of the industry for each product under the INC umbrella.
Join Us for the INC Webinar Series on Nuts and Dried Fruits
During this uncertain time in the industry caused by COVID-19, the INC Chairman, Michael Waring, invites you all to participate in the INC Webinar Series that will begin on June 1, 2020. Led by a panel of experts, these working groups will provide insightful debates and discussions on each product and the state of the industry.
Meet the INC Webinar Chairs
Starting June 1, 2020, the INC will begin a series of webinars, led by a panel of experts, to talk about the latest updates within the sector, present the next crop forecasts and discuss the state of the industry. Read more about the chairs for each webinar below!
Korea, Republic of: Food Products
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods.
Japan: MRLs Update
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan notified the World Trade Organization of the Revision of the Standards and Specifications for Foods and Food Additives under the Food Sanitation Act (revision of agricultural chemical residue standards).
Japan: Export Certificates
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan notified the World Trade Organization of the Procedure for temporary measures to accept scanned or hard copies of export certificates.