Starting April the maximum permitted amount of sulfur will be 500 parts per million, and higher amounts of sulfur in diesel may only be used for electricity generation.
It is expected from the second week of May the new diesel will be publicly available at an additional cost of $0.06 per gallon, approximately.
The European Union is proposing simplifying the approval processes for "novel foods" products, so called because they have no history of consumption, are produced with new ingredients or are "traditional" in origin.
From a press release issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer):
The European Union (EU) has taken up the proposal for regulation for novel foods. These products are defined as types of food that do not have a significant history of consumption, are produced by a process that has not previously been used, or have been produced from new ingredients and / or raw materials. The sector looks forward to the adoption of this regulation, since it appears that it will happen in a short time. In addition, the rotating presidency of the EU in Italy which ends this year counts as among a priority for the food industry, to bring forward negotiations on novel foods regulation.
A contract has been awarded to Sigma Builders to expand 110 kms of the highway from Escuintla to Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado, on the border with El Salvador.
The work will be paid for with a $280 million loanawarded by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE), in which, according elperiodico.com.gt, "... it was specified that Sigma should be the company behind the project, due to the fact that the Government of Guatemala had already committed two contracts with the company, which had not been executed. "
A bill introduced by the government intends to streamline access to the Panamanian market for foreign companies in the provision of maritime auxiliary services.
Excerpted from the bill introduced by the government of Panama:
Under the new regulations, the statement "gluten free" may be used only when the food sold to the final consumer contains not more than 20 mg / kg.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer):
The European Commission has issued Regulation No. 828/2014 to regulate the terms "gluten free" and "very low gluten" which so far have been regulsated by Regulation No. 41/2009. This new regulation will take effect from July 20, 2016, at which time the requirements for the transmission of information to consumers on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in foods will apply and the previous regulation will be repealed.
New legislation establishes the same inspection processes for food imports and exports and domestically produced foodstuffs.
From a press release issued by the American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA):
Exporters in Latin America and the Caribbean who market their products in Canada will probably have to improve their agricultural health and food safety (AHFS) controls if Canada approves a proposal aimed at modernizing its regulations.
Including information on food labels relating to "added sugars", updating serving sizes and calories are some of the changes proposed.
From a statement issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is proposing an update to the Nutrition Facts labels used on most packaged food in the United States. If the proposal goes through, the following will be some of the proposed changes.
Questions and answers on the application of Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on food information to consumers.
Starting in December 2014 the regulation No. 1169/2011 on food information for consumers will come into effect.
On October 25, 2011, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information given to consumers (hereinafter called 'the IAC Regulation'). The IAC Regulation amends the food labeling provisions previously in force in the Union to allow consumers to make informed choices and use food safely, while ensuring the free movement of food which is legally produced and marketed.
A new National Interpretation Guide has been created which includes a specific chapter on fruits and vegetables adapted to the country.
GLOBALG.A.P started in 1997 as EUREPGAP, an initiative of the retail sector grouped under EUREP (Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group).
The UK retail sector together with supermarkets in continental Europe began to become aware of growing concerns about food safety, environmental impact and the health, safety and welfare of workers and animals. Its solution was to harmonize their rules and procedures and develop a system of independent certification for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
Packaged foods that are exported to the South American country must indicate levels of sugar, salt and fat.
The advertising of packaged foods containing high levels of sugar, salt or fat must contain the message "Eating healthy and exercising is good for your health." The new regulation applies to products manufactured in Chile and imported ones.
Nutritional labels on food exported to Mexico detailing sugar, fat and salt on exports to Ecuador are part of the changes.
The Association of Producers and Exporters of Nicaragua (APEN) confirmed that from this and next year Mexico and Ecuador will implement new labeling rules for foods and beverages. Exporters will have to take into account those rules if they want to place their products in those markets.
Starting October 28 a new rule for the production and labeling of fruit juices exported to the European Union will take effect.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
The Royal Decree 781/2013, published on October 11th and ready to take effect on October 28 2013 in all EU member states, contains a number of developments in the preparation and labeling of fruit juices.
Panama is the only Central American country that has ratified the Maritime Labour Convention of the ILO, which takes effect on August 20, 2013.
A statement from the International Labour Organization (ILO):
The global shipping industry sails under a new rule
A new "bill of rights" - the Maritime Labour Convention of the ILO - enters into force, ensuring protection for 1.5 million seafarers worldwide and fair competition for shipowners.
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