USA: VQIP Guidance for Industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a guidance document…


EU-Ecuador: Accession to the EU-Colombia/Peru Trade Agreement

As reported by the European Commission, the Protocol of Accession of Ecuador to…


USA: Chlorpyrifos Tolerance Revocations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting comments on…


EU-Tunisia: Consultation on the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area

The European Commission has launched a Questionnaire on the Deep and…


USA: Pesticide Petitions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received several initial…


EU: Increased Level of Official Controls

On 2 December 2016, the European Commission issued the Commission Implementing…


Tree Nut Production to Increase by 5.77% in 2016-17 Season; Dried Fruit by 4.41%

In the 2015/16 season, world tree nut production has been estimated at 3.80…


EU: Changes on Aflatoxin controls

On 2 December 2016, the European Commission issued the Commission Implementing…


Almond Consumption during Energy Restriction May Help Lower Truncal Fat and Blood Pressure

This study recently published in The Journal of Nutrition has evaluated the…


EU: Evaluation of Pesticide Regulation

The European Commission is evaluating the EU legislation on plant protection…