12.10.2020 New grain trade information resources approved on Low Level Presence (LLP)
IGTC has approved new advocacy resources dedicated to the need to manage and reducing the potential for Low Level Presence (LLP) of safety-assessed GM events in the supply chain that occur when there are gaps in timing of product approvals between exporting and importing countries. This is a joint collaborative effort across the grain trade, with a first communication being sent to the Western  Western Hemisphere Agricultural Group (Ag5). Read more here.

01.10.2020 IGTC welcomes new Russian Federation member association, RUSGRAIN UNION in the mission to contribute to global food security and economic development through trade
RUSGRAIN UNION, the Russian Union of Grain Exporters has joined IGTC as its newest Member Association. Established in 2019, RUSGRAIN UNION brings together more than 70% of grain export operations in the Russian Federation. RUSGRAIN UNION is a leading resource for both private sector actors and Russian legislators, providing support for the forwarding of grain and legumes of Russian origin on international markets; improving coordination among grain exporters and government authorities; implementing global best practices on grain processing and quality; assisting in the development of specialized laboratories; and use of digital technologies and information systems.

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