I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM
RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs)
II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION
A. Chemical residue standards:
As a member of the European Union (EU), Italy applies Maximum
Residue Levels (MRLs) as established by the EU as well as
setting its own standards for chemicals not registered by the EU.
B. Monitoring chemical residues:
Italy monitors chemical residues on imported fruit in
accordance with EU regulations (EC directive 95/38/EC).
C. Restrictions on use of waxes:
The EU permits the use of white beeswax, yellow beeswax,
candelilla was carnauba wax and shellac on apples and pears (EC
directive 95/2/EC).
III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS
The U.S. organic standard has not yet been
accepted by Italy. Therefore, imported product needs to be
certified by a U.S. certifying entity and the Italian importer
must request a special import permit.
IV. TARIFFS
As a member of the European Union (EU), Italy imposes the EU's
tariff schedule and entry price system on apple, pear and cherry
imports. Please refer to the EU chapter for additional
information.
V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS
A. Labeling requirements:
European Union (EU) labeling requirements apply. Please
refer to labeling requirements in the EU chapter.
B. Licenses and quotas:
EU licensing/quota regulations, if any, apply. Please
refer to the EU chapter for additional information.
C. Currency Issues:
D. Pest and plant disease restrictions:
E. Other trade restrictions:
Please refer to the EU chapter for
information on solid wood packing material regulations.
VI. SUBSIDIES
The Italian government supports apple and pear producers
through a price support system purchasing apples and pears if
domestic prices fall below EU-determined levels.
Please refer to the EU chapter for additional information.
VII. OTHER RESOURCE LINKS:
Governmental:
VIII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
