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Syngenta vs Agro Trade Handelsgesellschaft mbH ⚖ Recent ECJ Ruling on Parallel Trade and Labelling of Plant Protection Products Key Takeaways from the Court's Decision: 📦 Importer's Branding on Packaging: Importers can replace the name and address of the original authorisation holder with their own on plant protection product packaging. 🔢 Maintaining Original Batch Numbers: The ECJ mandates that the original manufacturer’s batch number must remain on the product packaging. Implications for Stakeholders: 🚢 For Importers: This ruling offers an opportunity to strengthen brand visibility and streamline parallel trading processes. However, strict adherence to the original batch numbering is essential. 🏭 For Manufacturers: Maintain robust batch records, as these numbers will continue to be a critical element in product traceability across the EU. 📰 Read the full judgment (provisional text) here: https://lnkd.in/eYWkhqsZ #Agrochemicals #ECJDecision #PlantProtection #TradeCompliance #RegulatoryUpdates #SafetyFirst #AgroIndustry

In a future where legal frameworks evolve, how might advanced technologies enhance the synergy between importers like Syngenta and Agro Trade Handelsgesellschaft mbH, navigating the balance between personalized branding on plant protection product packaging and the imperative of preserving original manufacturer batch numbers, as mandated by a precedent-setting ECJ ruling on parallel trade and labeling?

Important Notice: Organic Importer Certification Expansion. The USDA has broadened the definition of a "Handler" to now include any operation that Imports Organic products/ingredients to US. This significant change means that certain activities, previously not under scrutiny, now fall within the regulatory scope and are subject to certification. https://loom.ly/1nu7-n8 #organicproduct #importantnotice #imports #usa

Another hemp professional added to the USDA ATAC (Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee) for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton, Peanuts, and Hemp. NIHC has 2 advisors on this committee that develops US trade policy. To learn more read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/gCa__dKZ #JustHemp

U.S. #importers and foreign #exporters, take note! The AMS NOP is set to go into effect on Tuesday, March 19th. Ensure you have the required USDA Organic certificate for your organic products to avoid disruptions in imports. Contact #CoppersmithGlobalLogistics for support and guidance. #USDAOrganica #Logistics #SupplyChain #AMSNationalOrganicsProgram

Germany is making strides in the industrial hemp industry! 🌱 The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has published a draft industrial hemp bill. This legislation could pave the way for significant advancements and opportunities for the country. Discover what this means for the future of hemp in Germany by reading more from InternationalCBC below. #HempIndustry #Germany #IndustrialHemp #HempNews

The definition of “handle” has been updated per §205.2, and NOP has signaled that most all activity within the supply chain will now require certification oversight: Handle. To sell, process, or package agricultural products, including but not limited to trading, facilitating sale or trade on behalf of a seller or oneself, importing to the United States, exporting for sale in the United States, combining, aggregating, culling, conditioning, treating, packing, containerizing, repackaging, labeling, storing, receiving, or loading. Based on this new definition, as well as the types of certified organic products being handled, the NOP has updated §205.101. #organic #certification #certificationbody #nop #ussa #inspection #regulations #india #organicfarming

The definition of “handle” has been updated per §205.2, and NOP has signaled that most all activity within the supply chain will now require certification oversight: Handle. To sell, process, or package agricultural products, including but not limited to trading, facilitating sale or trade on behalf of a seller or oneself, importing to the United States, exporting for sale in the United States, combining, aggregating, culling, conditioning, treating, packing, containerizing, repackaging, labeling, storing, receiving, or loading. Based on this new definition, as well as the types of certified organic products being handled, the NOP has updated §205.101. #organic #certification #certificationbody #nop #ussa #inspection #regulations #india #organicfarming

As Mexico ramps up its fruit and vegetable production, exporting food to the U.S. and other countries, it shows potential for industry growth in crop protection, both agrochemicals and biologicals, as well as plant health. However, a major deterrent sets the country back from this growth. Black market activity ranges high in comparison to other countries and makes legitimate business difficult. The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT)’s Tackling the Sale of Illicit Pesticides on E-Commerce Platforms report illustrates that Mexico isn’t the only country dealing with the misuse of highly regulated chemicals. Read more from Editor Renee Targos in a recent issue of ABG Direct: https://lnkd.in/gkDH5chK #Agribusiness #ABGLATAM #CropProtection #PlantHealth

"At the core of this rule is a requirement that persons subject to the rule who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the FTL, maintain records containing Key Data Elements (KDEs) associated with specific Critical Tracking Events (CTEs); and provide information to the FDA within 24 hours or within some reasonable time to which the FDA has agreed. " 📊 🍔 📉 🥫 #foodmanufacturing #fdacompliance #fdaregulations #compliancesolutions #compliancemanagement #clearobject #foodtraceability #foodandbeverage #manufacturingnews