This flash info provides updates on regulatory changes regarding active substances approval and associated MRL changes in the European Union and urgent actions to be taken. Chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl are broad spectrum organophosphorus insecticides and acaricides used to control soil and foliage pests. Examples of pests controlled and applications are provided bellow. CHLORPYRIFOS CHLORPYRIFOS-METHYL EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION Fruit including apples, pears, grapes, pineapples, bananas, strawberries, mango; Tomatoes; Vegetables including carrots, cabbages, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts Fruit including apples, pears, grapes, pineapples,… +

On 14th January the EU published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/25, amending and correcting detailed rules for Council regulation (EC) No. 834/2007. This has very important implications for exports of organic produce to the European Union (EU), and action needs to be taken immediately. The rule requires that the Certificate of Origin (COI) for organic goods must be issued prior to the shipping of the goods from the country of origin. Any COI issued after the date of the Bill… +

GREATER CERTAINTY UNTIL 1ST JANUARY 2021 After a period of uncertainty, there is now greater clarity regarding the completion of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU). With an 80-seat majority in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Johnson now has an unassailable majority for the passage of the revised EU27/UK Withdrawal Agreement through the UK Parliament, with this process now well under way. So the UK is now firmly on track to leave the EU on 31st January… +