The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has notified the World Trade Organization of the “DUS 2123:2019, Full fat groundnut flour – Specification, First Edition”.

On May 15, 2019, UK and Colombia, Ecuador and Peru signed a Trade Continuity Agreement aimed at safeguarding exporters from the impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

On May 13, 2019, China announced an exclusion process for additional tariffs imposed on specific US origin products.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established tolerances for residues of glufosinate ammonium in or on multiple commodities.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued the Variations to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (May 7, 2019).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients.

On May 16, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the Approval Report – Proposal M1016 on Maximum Residue Limits.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products.

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the Maximum Residue Limit (MRLs) revocations for ferbam, thiram and ziram and corresponding commodities identified in the PMRL.

The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) celebrated the 38th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress from May 23 to 25, 2019, in Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida. Around 1,300 attendees from 63 countries gathered together to share knowledge and ideas on market development and dynamics, the latest findings in health and nut allergy research, and the sustainable growth of the industry.