This week saw the publication of three Regulations that may have significant implications for exporters: on deforestation-free commodities and products, affecting operators in the cattle, cocoa, coffee, soya and wood value chains; reducing MRLs for phosmet, a widely used insecticide, particularly o…

The most significant developments in this issue include the upcoming reinforcement of requirements for exporters of animal products regarding prohibited antimicrobials; withdrawal of approval of the pesticide ipconazole; and some new novel and traditional foods. There is an opportunity to submit co…

The most significant developments in this issue include proposed new requirements for countries exporting honey to the EU, and updates to EU marketing standards. In each case there is an opportunity to submit comments on the proposals to the WTO.

Commission proposes rules on substantiating and approving environmental claims – EU to put in place stricter specifications for glycerol food additives – EU carries out evaluation of Feed Additives Regulation – EU investigation finds that 46% of honey on the European market is suspected of being ad…

EU does not intend to renew approval of the active substance dimoxystrobin – New EU rules to reduce deforestation related to production and import into the EU of cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil and soya – EU lowers maximum levels of arsenic in some types of rice, and fixes new levels in some rice p…

Where policies and regulations are still under development, opportunities to provide feedback and influence the process are highlighted. This includes upcoming regulatory changes that have been notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and where there is a 60-day period during which comments o…

Where policies and regulations are still under development, there are opportunities to comment and influence the process. For example, the item below on the amended EU rules on food contact materials has been notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Following a notification, there is a 60-da…

EU proposes revisions to wine labelling – EU increases official controls on food and feed from certain non-EU countries – Proposed new regulation revising the generalised scheme of tariff preferences (GSP) – The EU’s blue economy strategy explained – Changes notified to World Trade Organization – N…