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COVID-19 Update: July 9, 2020
9 July, 2020 COVID-19 Information and Updates
In some countries, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be under control despite certain spikes in infections in some regions or states. That is the case, for instance, of Spain and...
Nutfruit Power Campaign Reaches Millions
9 July, 2020 Industry News
For the 2019-2020 dissemination plan, the INC launched the campaign, Nutfruit Power, to promote and position nuts and dried fruits as a powerful ingredient to add to breakfast. By eating...
Summary of COVID-19 Updates
9 July, 2020 COVID-19 Information and Updates
The following list of articles contain updates on the measures taken to mitigate COVID-19. The list will be continued to be updated periodically.
USA: Pesticide Petitions
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
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: MRLs Update
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established new tolerances for residues of fenpyroximate and cyflumetofen in or on multiple commodities.
Thailand: Contaminants and Toxins in Food
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand notified the World Trade Organization of the adoption of the "Maximum levels for contaminants and toxins in food".
Peru: Pistachios from Chile
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA) notified the World Trade Organization of the Directorial Resolution establishing the mandatory phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Peru of in vitro...
EU-Vietnam: Free Trade Agreement
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
On June 8, 2020, Vietnam approved the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
EU: Sustainable Use of Pesticides
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
The European Commission launched and initiative to review to what extent the objectives of reducing pesticides have been met and options for further reducing pesticide use to help meet the...
EU: Pesticides, Extension of Approval Periods
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
On June 25, 2020, the European Commission published the Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/869 of 24 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval...
EU: Pesticide Withdrawals
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
The approval of the active substance beta-cyfluthrin has not been renewed (see previous post).
EU: MRLs Update
7 July, 2020 Legal Update
The European Commission published the Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/770, the Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/785, and the Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/856, amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005...