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1. • Sustainable Development

   October 18, 2019

   Waste or resource: barriers to a circular economy

   The Task Force Herijking Afvalstoffen chaired by Winnie Sorgdrager has identified obstacles that governments and companies are experiencing on their way to a circular economy. In order to be able to deal with scarce resources and to limit waste production and environmental impact, legislation and regulations often still pose a barrier. The report was commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Association of Dutch Water Authorities. State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven who received the report on behalf of the Dutch cabinet: “The Netherlands will be fully circular in 2050. That is the transition that we are supporting together. In order to give wings to this transition, waste legislation and regulations must also be in order. The report helps to find those places where the rules are still tight. "
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2. • Trade Policy

   October 17, 2019

   Brexit: EU and UK negotiators agree on new text (update 2)

   
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3. • Trade Policy

   October 17, 2019

   Brexit: EU and UK negotiators agree on new text (update)

   
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4. • Sustainable Development
   • Trade Policy

   October 14, 2019

   WTO approves U.S. “Airbus tariffs” on EU products

   
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5. • Trade Policy

   October 14, 2019

   Malaysia revises export duty structure CPO

   
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6. • Sustainable Development
   • Trade Policy

   October 10, 2019

   EU intends to impose definitive duties on Indonesian biodiesel

   
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7. • Nutrition and Health

   October 9, 2019

   New Dietary guidelines for the Belgian adult population

   On October 1st a scientific advisory report was published by the Superior Health Council of Belgium which provides Food Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) for the Belgian adult population. The advise offers guidance to public health policy-makers.
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8. • Sustainable Development
   • Trade Policy

   October 8, 2019

   UK publishes “no deal” import duties on oils and fats

   
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9. • Sustainable Development
   • Trade Policy

   October 2, 2019

   U.S. to impose 10% and 25% tariffs on EU goods on 18 October

   
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10. • Trade Policy

    September 27, 2019

    U.S. Airbus tariffs to trigger EU duties on U.S. oils and fats?

    
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