China: Food Safety Law
The China Food and Drug Administration notified the World Trade Organization of the Regulations on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised Draft).
USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides
The US Environmental Protection Agency has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active products.
China, Taiwan: Imported Foods
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the World Trade Organization of the Partial Amended Provisions for the Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products.
USA: Pesticide Petitions
The US Environmental Protection Agency has received several initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Canada: MRLs Update
Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has announced the adoption of the proposed maximum residue limits (PMRL) for isofetamid, simazine and pyroxasulfone.
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.
Australia and New Zealand: MRLs Update
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) issued a proposal to Amend Schedule 20 of the revised Food Standards Code (September 5, 2017).
USA: Qualified Health Claim
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized the use of a qualified health claim related with the early peanut introduction and reduced risk of developing peanut allergy.
Australia: Agricultural Export Legislation
The Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources of Australia announced that the draft Export Control Bill 2017 is available for comment.
South Korea: Standards and Specifications for Foods
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea notified the World Trade Organization of the Proposed Amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Foods.