Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Linked to Improvements in Neurodevelopment in Children

The study included 2208 mother-child pairs from a population-based birth cohort…


Australia and New Zealand: New MRLs

On December 11, 2018, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft (see previous post),…


USA: Applications for New Active Ingredients

The new active ingredient fluindapyr at 98% and at 42.4% has been proposed as…


Canada: MRLs Revocations

The MRL for ferbam is currently set at 7 ppm in plums, peanuts, grapes, dates…


Canada: MRLs Update

The MRL for difenoconazole in cranberries is set at 0.6 ppm. Health Canada…


Pistachios May Help Reduce Oxidative Damage to DNA

Forty-nine prediabetic subjects were included in this trial. Participants…


China: Additional Tariffs

These measures are in response to the US imposition of higher tariffs on…


China: Mycotoxins

The draft modifies the maximum levels of some mycotoxins in foods. As for nuts…


EU: Pesticides, Extension of Approval Periods

The approval periods of these active substances is extended until July 31,…