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Peru: Pistachios from Chile

The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA) notified the World Trade Organization of the…

EU-Vietnam: Free Trade Agreement

On June 8, 2020, Vietnam approved the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.

EU: Sustainable Use of Pesticides

The European Commission launched and initiative to review to what extent the objectives of reducing…

EU: Pesticides, Extension of Approval Periods

On June 25, 2020, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/869…

EU: Pesticide Withdrawals

The approval of the active substance beta-cyfluthrin has not been renewed (see previous post).

EU: MRLs Update

The European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/770, the Commission…

EFSA: Import Tolerances

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the reasoned opinions on setting of import…

EFSA: MRLs Review

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published the reasoned opinions on the review of the…

China: MRLs Update

The separate customs territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the World Trade…

Canada: MRLs Update

Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has proposed new maximum residue limits (PMRL) for…

The Positive Effect of Tree Nuts on Lipid Profile

Researchers from the An-Najah National University of Nablus (Palestine) aimed to explore the role…

Snacking Almonds May Help Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Snacking on whole almonds instead of typical snacks may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease…