Fosetyl Update: EFSA Reasoned Opinion for a Higher MRL

EFSA concluded that based on the basis of the tentative risk assessment, the…


2017 EU RASFF Notifications for Nuts and Dried Fruits

This means an increase of 17% compared with 2016, when a total of 514…


Kenya: Macadamia Kernels, Specification

The Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for…


EU: Materials in Contact with Food

The proposed Regulation would amend Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 on…


EU: Bisphenol A

The Regulation lowers the amount allowed to migrate from the plastic material…


EU: Aflatoxins in Peanuts

EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion regarding the effect on public…


China, Taiwan: Inspection of Imported Foods

The Ministry of Health and Welfare proposes to partially amend provisions of…


Chile: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

The Resolution establishes phytosanitary requirements for the entry of used…


Chile: MRLs Update

The draft provides for the inclusion of 88 new foods and covers crops/foods…


USA: Applications for New Uses for Pesticides

 The active ingredient fluensulfone (nematicide) has been proposed in…