New EU Organic Regulation postponed by one year
- 07/09/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Caribbean, News, Pacific
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In a press release issued on 4th September, The European Commission (EC) has announced a proposal to postpone the entry into force of the new organic regulation (EU) 2018/848 from January 2021 to January 2022. The proposal still needs to be ratified by the European Parliament, but seems certain to go ahead. COLEACP welcomes this important move, which was originally requested by Member States, the European Parliament, third countries, and other stakeholders, including the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean Pacific States… +Calls for expressions of interest for service providers
- 19/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: News
CONTRACT NOTICE ISSUED BY COLEACP In the context of the implementation of its programmes, COLEACP has developed a large network of experts rigorously selected through tendering procedures. COLEACP regularly publishes contract notices requesting service providers to express their interest in the form of an online application file. Service providers are advised to regularly consult this page to check current Calls for Expression of Interest (CEI) Below are the current Calls for Expression of Interest (CEI): AO 201164 – Support services… +Introductory Zoom session with national plant protection organisations on #COVID19 training
- 17/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: News
[COLEACP in ACP countries] – Introductory Zoom session with national plant protection organisations on #COVID19 training – part of our work offering stakeholders in #ACP horticulture practical guidelines on how national inspectors/companies can integrate #COVID19 measures in their food safety management systems.… +West African mango on the European market: towards a very positive 2020
- 14/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Mangoes, News
On a demanding European market affected since March by COVID-19, following Côte d’Ivoire at the beginning of the campaign, Mali and Senegal also show very encouraging results, reflecting the efforts of the entire sector. In recent years, there have been numerous and recurrent interceptions of mangoes imported into Europe due to the presence of fruit fly. With the European Union’s revision of its phytosanitary regulations, a new European directive came into force on 1 September 2019, imposing additional requirements on… +Important information on EU MRL changes
- 11/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
This news provides updates on recent changes to EU Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for plant protection products (PPPs). Where an MRL has been lowered, it is important for any grower using the PPP to make any necessary adjustments in good time to ensure continued compliance with EU regulations. This may mean adapting production practices (GAP) or using alternative control methods. It also includes a complete list of the MRL changes introduced so far in 2020, and changes applicable in 2021.… +Update on plant health rules for fresh mango exported to the EU
- 10/07/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Mangoes, News
An update of “COLEACP Guidelines on the Export of Mango to the European Union” has just been published. This guide provides a clear explanation of what needs to be done in order to ensure that Mango exports are in compliance with EU phytosanitary requirements related to non-European fruit fly (Tephritidae). It details the information to be provided, and actions to be taken, at all stages from production to export by producers and exporters, as well as by the national authorities… +Update on plant health rules for fresh capsicum exported to the EU
- 01/07/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Cape Verde, Madagascar, Mauritius, News, Uncategorized
An update of COLEACP Guidelines on the Export of Capsicum from Africa, Madagascar, Cape Verde, and Mauritius has just been published. This guide explains clearly what needs to be done to ensure that capsicum exports are in compliance with EU phytosanitary requirements. It details the information to be provided, and actions to be taken, at all stages from production to export by producers and exporters, as well as by the national authorities and inspection services. The document has been updated… +Important update on the expiry of EU PPP approvals in 2019-2022
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Caribbean, News, Pacific
An update on the expiry of EU approval of key Plant Protection Products (PPPs) for ACP countries In the EU, active substances are approved for a maximum period of 10 years under Regulation EC 1107/2009, after which time the approval must be reviewed. The review process is detailed and involves the evaluation of existing (and sometimes new data) against a set of criteria, many of which have changed since the substance was first approved. The schedule for the review of… +Outcome of the UK Global Tariff Consultation
- 12/06/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Caribbean, News, Pacific
Background In February 2020, the UK Department for International Trade launched an online consultation process to inform the UK’s future most favoured nation (MFN) tariff schedule (i.e. UK Global Tariff, UKGT) following the effective UK’s withdrawal from the EU customs union and single market. The UKGT will be effective as from 1st January 2021. There was an intense debate in the UKGT regime between free market liberalises and trade policy pragmatists, with a specific emphasis on the zero production-zero tariff … +RHORTICAM and COLEACP have launched a survey of horticultural companies to assess the impact of the health crisis (COVID19 ) on their activities.
- 05/06/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
RHORTICAM, in collaboration with COLEACP, launched in May 2020 a survey of companies and cooperatives in the horticultural sector in Cameroon. This survey allowed to assess the impact of the global health and economic crisis currently affecting Cameroonian operators. The main impacts are at the level of customer demand (drop in demand), as well as from a logistical point of view on supply chains. The companies’ contribution also makes it possible to identify the needs for technical and financial support… +