Eating Walnuts May Help Fight Breast Cancer

Researchers from Marshall University (USA) hypothesized that walnut consumption…


EU: Pesticide Withdrawals

The drafts provide that the approval of the active substances…


EU: MRLs Update, Draft Commission Regulation

As for nuts and dried fruits, the draft sets the following MRLs: The MRL for…


EU: Pesticides, Standing Committee

Some of the discussions were the following:  Member States agreed to…


EU: Plastic Materials

This Regulation adds three new substances to the positive lists of substances…


Chile-Argentina: Agreement of Economic Complementation

The aim of this agreement is to promote the exchange of goods, services,…


Chile: Import Requirements

The phytosanitary requirements governing the importation into Chile of walnuts…


The Potential Contribution of Traditional Dried Fruits to Public Health

The discussion was focused on key consumer messages for the dried fruit and…


Canada: Dithianon, MRL Update

The PMRL for dithianon in raisins is set at 12 ppm. The final date for comments…


US: Pesticide Petitions

As regards nuts and dried fruits, the petitions received were the…