Potential MRLs reduction for thiacloprid, a widely used pesticide on fruits and vegetables
- 21/05/2024
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
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Potential MRLs reduction for thiacloprid, a widely used pesticide on fruits and vegetables Thiacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide used on a wide range of horticultural crops to control sucking and chewing insects. The EU’s approval for thiacloprid has not been renewed in 2020 due to concerns about its toxicity and groundwater contamination risks. Consequently, in July 2023, the European Commission proposed setting maximum residue levels (MRLs) for thiacloprid to the limit of determination (LOD) in all products, except where import… +Review of EU and GB MRL changes in 2023
- 23/04/2024
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
Review of EU and GB MRL changes in 2023 Key points This news update is a review of changes that were made in 2023. European Union (EU) maximum residue levels (MRLs) were changed for 82 plant protection products (PPPs) in 2023, compared with 75 in 2022. These changes include cases where MRLs for certain foods have been raised or lowered. In Great Britain (GB) maximum residue level (MRL) changes concerned 41 plant protection products (PPPs), compared with 23 in 2022.… +EU and GB pesticide approval changes – Yearly review 2023
- 23/04/2024
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
EU and GB pesticide approval changes – Yearly review 2023 Review of EU and GB pesticide approval changes during 2023 During 2023, the European Commission (EC) published 201 changes to plant protection product (PPP) approvals within the European Union (EU). These include 87 changes concerning substances that are of importance for African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) horticulture. Great Britain (GB) has published 182 changes to PPP approvals involving 50 changes concerning substances that are of importance for ACP horticulture.… +MRLs reduced for two pesticides widely used on fruits and vegetables (oxamyl and indoxacarb)
- 04/01/2024
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
There are upcoming reductions to maximum residue levels (MRLs) for two pesticides widely used on fruit and vegetables. Although the official regulations outlining these MRL changes have not yet been published, their final drafts have already received approval through a positive vote during the Standing Committee of 18 – 19 September 2023. Consequently, the publication of these revised regulations is expected to follow in the near future. Oxamyl Oxamyl is an insecticide used mainly on vegetables. Following the non-renewal of… +EU and GB approval changes (April-June 2023)
- 28/07/2023
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
EU and GB approval changes Following the United Kingdom (UK) departure from the European Union (EU), COLEAD’s Regulation Monitoring now covers both EU and Great Britain (GB) approval changes, enabling us to keep COLEAD members and partner-beneficiaries up-to-date on both regulatory frameworks. Note that EU approvals still apply in Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the mainland comprising England, Scotland and Wales. The European Commission (EC) has recently published changes to 52 plant protection product (PPP) approvals within the EU, some… +Guinea: Strengthening the phytosanitary system
- 13/07/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Corp EN, News, Uncategorized
The action to strengthen the phytosanitary and certification system in Guinea aims to strengthen the capacity of the various national actors in the field of phytosanitary protection in Guinea. It aims to promote better application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS) and better access to international and regional markets for agricultural products from Guinea. This activity started in October 2019, funded by the Standardization and Trade Development Facility (STDF), the Fit For Market SPS programme and the Government of Guinea.… +EU and GB pesticide approval changes in 2022
- 16/05/2023
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
Review of EU and GB pesticide approval changes during 2022 During 2022, the European Commission (EC) published 125 changes to plant protection product (PPP) approvals within the European Union (EU). These include 35 changes concerning substances that are of importance for African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) horticulture. Great Britain (GB) has published 3 changes to PPP approvals involving alpha-cypermethrin, cinmethylin and indoxacarb. How will ACP producers/exporters be affected? Many of these changes to EU regulations involve the loss of… +Presenting COLEAD, its FFM+ and AGRINFO programmes to Gabon stakeholders
- 19/04/2023
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Uncategorized
On 12 April 2023, COLEAD collaborated with the Embassy of Gabon in Belgium to host an online workshop, presenting its FFM+ and AGRINFO programmes to stakeholders in Gabon’s horticultural sector. The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Serge Thierry MICKOTO, Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon to Belgium, as well as over thirty public and private sector actors. The COLEAD team presented on the evolving regulatory requirements and trends in regional and international fruit and vegetable markets during the workshop.… +COLEACP’s Sustainability Self-Assessment System (SAS)
- 16/12/2022
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Caribbean, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Uncategorized, Zimbabwe
In the framework of the Fit for Market Plus (FFM+) programme, COLEACP organised two training sessions on the new version of the COLEACP Sustainability Self-Assessment System (SAS). The sessions were part of a SAS training programme that will include completion of a self-study course, peer exchanges and mentoring/coaching sessions. The two sessions took place on the 1 December 2022 in English (AM) and in French (PM). Participants included the COLEACP technical assistance team and COLEACP experts – those with experience… +African Diaspora Agrofood Entrepreneurs Compendium
- 18/10/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
COLEACP and The FoodBridge vzw, a non-profit organisation, have produced a Compendium showcasing the innovative businesses of nine African Diaspora agrofood entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs have seized the opportunities to apply their education and professional skills gained in Europe to support sustainable development in their country of origin, alongside achieving entrepreneurial success in their country of residence. Through their businesses, they contribute to the development of the African continent and address the social, economic and environmental challenges in their place of… +