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.
 

Brazil: MRLs Update

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency notified the World Trade Organization of the draft resolution regarding the active ingredient T30 – Thiodicarb of the monograph list of active ingredients for pesticides, household cleaning products and wood preservers, published in Resolution RE n° 165 of 29 August 2003, Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU Diário Oficial da União) of 2 September 2003.
 

USA: Standard for Walnuts

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule revising the US Standards for Grades of Shelled Walnuts and Walnuts in the Shell.