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Organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production

Following the postponement by one year from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2022 of the date of entry into application of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, it is necessary to extend by one year the possibility for organic producers to use by derogation non organic pullets in egg production and to use by derogation a maximum of 5% of non organic protein feed for poultry and pigs. In addition, new products and or new uses for such products are authorised to be used in organic production.

Fuels Regulatory Streamlining.

Proposed rule - This action proposes to update the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) existing gasoline, diesel, and other fuels programs to improve overall compliance assurance and maintain environmental performance, while reducing compliance costs for industry and EPA. EPA is proposing to streamline its existing fuel quality regulations by removing expired provisions, eliminating redundant compliance provisions (e.g., duplicative registration requirements that are required by every EPA fuels program), removing unnecessary and out-of-date requirements, and replacing them with a single set of provisions and definitions that will apply across all gasoline, diesel, and other fuels programs that EPA currently regulates. This action does not propose to change the stringency of the existing fuel quality standards.

Proposed safeguard measures due to sudden increase in imports of lubricating oils

The National Trade Remedies Authority (ANMCC) has not yet proposed any measure to follow up on the finding of serious injury or threat thereof. It is currently studying the recommendations to be made regarding the appropriate measures to be notified subsequently.

Unforeseen Developments
The sudden, recent, significant and sharp increase in imports of lubricant oils that are the subject of the investigation is due to unforeseen developments, in particular the energy transition of developed countries, including some countries or economic unions that have adopted energy transition policies and strategies since 2015. The aim of this transition is to reduce environmental pollution and promote the use of renewable energy sources, encouraging the use of biodegradable oils known as biolubricants. Consequently, developing countries have become the main destinations for mineral oil lubricants on account of the absence of energy transition policies or delays in their adoption.

Infrastructural services: Construction of dams, maintenance of dams, Irrigation and drainage systems, prevention of moving sand and planting and development of forests

Non-food compounds used in food processing establishments — Requirements — Part 2: Detergents used for clean ing purposes.

This Committee Draft prescribes specific quality requirements and minimum safety requirements for both acidic and alkaline detergents used for clean ing food processing equipment, machinery, piping, etc., made of stainless steel in a food processing establishments where such detergents may come in contact with food.

Agroprocessing machines — Test methods — Part 4: Heated air mechanical grain dryer.

This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the methods of sampling, testing and inspection for heated – air mechanical grain dryer.

2. Prohibition to import ozone depleting substances

Payments for Relief from Natural Disasters:Reconstruction and restoration of agricultural production potential damaged by natural disasters

The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020.

The draft regulations prohibit the supply of plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in the course of a business.

Sulfur Hexafluoride Emissions.

Proposed rule - Amends rules to reduce sulfur hexaflouride emissions from gas insulated switchgear.