EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulations
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in or on certain products.
EU: Pesticides, Extension of Approval Periods
On December 9, 2019, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Regulation 2019/2094 of 29 November 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances benfluralin, dimoxystrobin, fluazinam, flutolanil, mancozeb, mecoprop-P, mepiquat, metiram, oxamyl and pyraclostrobin.
Hazelnut Technical Information Kit
The Technical Information Kit about Hazelnuts provides a basic understanding of using hazelnuts to buyers, importers, processors, manufacturers and the food service industry in general.
USA: Market Facilitation Program
On November 15, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the second tranche of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments.
International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference
Delegations from Argentina, Australia, Chile, South Africa, Turkey and the United States converged in Mildura, Australia, on November 8, for the 2019 International Seedless Dried Grape Producing Countries Conference.
USA: Food Waste Reduction Alliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA).
European Trade Meeting
INC participated at the European Trade Meeting organized by the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V., on November 22, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany. This year, the meeting focused on Realizing Trade 4.0, trade conflicts, US and Chinese trade policies, blockchain and sustainability.
USA: MRLs Update
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of tebuconazole and propyzamide in or on multiple commodities.
FRUCOM Open Discussion Round
INC attended the Open Discussion Round and Dinner of the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM) on November 21, 2019, in Hamburg, Germany.
US-China: Latest Tariff Information
On October 11, 2019, the United States and China reached an agreement for a trade deal which would be signed by the end of November or December, 2019. This post provides an overview of the latest tariffs’ movements made by both countries.