Member - Mar 2, 2023
EU Regulation regarding MRLs for clothianidin and thiamethoxam
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat Despite efforts to advocate against this measure and determine more effective ways to protect pollinator health, on February 2, 2023, the European Commission formally adopted Regulation (EC) No 396/2005...
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Member - Mar 2, 2023
New UAE requirements on halal animal slaughtering
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat This message is to inform you that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has published the final draft of their animal slaughtering requirements (unofficial translation below) according to Islamic rules....
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Public - Mar 1, 2023
Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) is now accepting applications
The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 program year. Applications will be accepted between February 27, 2023 and March 27, 2023. The...
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Public - Feb 28, 2023
FDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on General Principles for Food Standards Modernization
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is withdrawing the 2005 proposed rule, “Food Standards; General Principles and Food Standards Modernization,” in response to comments received in 2005 after publication of the proposed rule and...
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Member - Feb 28, 2023
Philippines: Revised Guidelines on Food Additives, Processing Aids and Updated Dietary Standard for Use in Processed Food Products
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat Recently, the Philippines' Department of Health, Office of the Secretary, notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the following notifications: G/TBT/N/PHL/297- A Draft Administrative Order (AO) on the Revised...
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Public - Feb 22, 2023
New maximum residue limits (MRL) for Mefentrifluconazole in the UK
News from AAFC's Market Access Secretariat The Market Access Secretariat (MAS) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) wishes to inform you that the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) has notified members of the World...
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