Nut Consumption and Risk of Cancer
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of Wuhan, China, conducted this meta-analysis, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, in which they evaluated the relationship between nut consumption and risk of cancer.
International Researchers Publish Book on Health Benefits of Nuts and Dried Fruits
A newly published book by CRC Press provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on the health benefits of nuts and dried fruits. Entitled Health Benefits of Nuts and Dried Fruits, the book summarizes the current state of knowledge in key research areas and presents ideas for future research.
INC Executive Committee Meeting in New York City
The INC Executive Committee met in New York City, on February 7, 2020, to review the financial status of the Foundation, the end of year 2019 accounts and the 2020 Budget.
USA: Pesticide Petitions
The U.S. 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.
USA-Morocco: Free Trade Agreement
From January 1, 2020, US almonds can be exported to Morocco free of quotas and tariffs.
South Africa: MRLs Update
On February 10, 2020, the Department of Health of South Africa issued Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticide Residues That May Be Present in Foodstuffs: Amendment.
India: Tariffs
On February 1, 2020, the Government of India issued the annual budget for Indian Fiscal Year 2020/21, which increased tariffs on shelled walnuts, among other products.
EU: Pesticide Withdrawals
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning the non-renewal of approval of the active substance beta-cyfluthrin, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011.
International Researchers Publish Book on Health Benefits of Nuts and Dried Fruits
EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulations
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization of the Draft Commission Regulation (EU) amending Annexes II, III, IV and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for azinphos-methyl, bentazone, dimethomorph, fludioxonil, flufenoxuron, oxadiazon, phosalone, pyraclostrobin, repellants: tall oil and teflubenzuron in or on certain products.