EU: Increased Level of Official Controls

On 2 December 2016, the European Commission issued the Commission Implementing…


Tree Nut Production to Increase by 5.77% in 2016-17 Season; Dried Fruit by 4.41%

In the 2015/16 season, world tree nut production has been estimated at 3.80…


EU: Changes on Aflatoxin controls

On 2 December 2016, the European Commission issued the Commission Implementing…


EU: MRLs Update

The European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1785 of 7…


EU: Certification for Organic Products

The European Commission published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)…


Argentina: Date Palm Importation

The National Agrarian Health Service of Argentina (SENASA) has notified the…


EU and Canada Sign CETA Trade Agreement

Donald Tusk, President of the European Council; Jean-Claude Juncker, President…


Australia, New Zealand: MRLs Update

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published a Proposal to Amend…


EU: Fosetyl Update

According to the Almond Board of California (ABC), the research that was needed…