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.
 

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.